Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Drives environmental, occupational health, and safety programs to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Effectively navigates claims, investigations, and implements proactive safety measures that reduce the risk of employee injury.

Total Rewards Package

Compensation

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Ensures regulatory compliance in assigned environmental, occupational health, and safety programs, including completion, review, and submission of reports to regulatory agencies. Reviews the work of EHS Representatives.
• Identifies, proactively develops, and drives implementation of programs to promote a strong safety culture. Creates, revises, and maintains policies, procedures, and training for environmental, occupational health, and safety programs, including training delivery.
• Responds to deviations and unexpected events required, with thorough investigations and appropriate recommendations for corrective actions.
• Executes internal audit program of EHS programs according to schedule, ensuring adherence with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Establishes and maintains KPIs for safety, including identification, analysis, and reporting on key metrics to leadership and the Director, Safety.
• Leads organizational projects and completes assigned tasks in timely manner.
• Acts as consultant/resource for EHS programs, including internal and external stakeholders.
• Partners effectively with internal departments to identify and implement process improvements for EHS programs across Versiti's footprint.
• Participates in development of EHS annual and long-range plans, including identifying potential programs to enhance employee safety.
• Promotes organizational culture to be one that embraces and fosters individual commitment to EHS (coordinating Safety Fair, Safety Committee, Health & Wellness, etc.).
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in health sciences, occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, environmental sciences, or related field. required

Bachelor's Degree or other formal education in safety programs preferred

Experience

4-6 years of ergonomics, environmental, chemical or safety experience required

1-3 years of training experience preferred

1-3 years in workers' compensation claims management preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate to advanced knowledge in areas such as OSHA compliance, ergonomic assessments, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission), NFPA (The National Fire Protection Agency), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), IATA (International Air Transportation Association), RCRA (The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), or ICS (Incident Command System) with ability to identify and interpret regulations to provide guidance to stakeholders. required

Strong analytical and problem solving skills. required

Ability to effectively partner with internal and external stakeholders in managing employee injury claims, investigating incidents, completing root cause investigations, and identifying and implementing effective corrective actions. required

Ability to work independently and prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within designated deadlines, often requiring a shift in priorities with little advance notice. required

Ability to effectively lead/manage projects in a team setting, including effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. required

Ability to design and deliver effective training to individuals with a wide range of experience levels. required

Continuous Improvement/LEAN/Workstation Design knowledge and skills. preferred

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for periodic travel to off-site facilities. required

Licenses and Certifications

Professional safety certification such as CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CHSP (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist) or similar. required

Tools and Technology

Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required

General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required