Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Position Summary 

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the organization’s safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs across healthcare and dialysis operations. This position assists with employee training, audits, incident follow-up, documentation management, and implementation of workplace safety initiatives to help maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, CMS, state, and company requirements. 

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in clinical environments. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and policies 

• Conduct routine safety inspections and compliance audits within dialysis clinics and support areas 

• Support Hazard Communication (HazCom) program management including SDS maintenance and chemical inventory tracking 

• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking 

• Monitor completion of required employee safety training and assist with training coordination 

• Maintain OSHA logs and safety-related documentation as assigned 

• Support infection prevention and exposure control initiatives related to employee safety 

• Participate in environmental rounds and identify opportunities for risk reduction 

• Track corrective actions and follow up with clinic leadership on outstanding items 

• Support waste management compliance including regulated medical waste and hazardous waste requirements 

• Assist with ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives 

• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and compliance documentation 

• Stay current on applicable OSHA and healthcare regulatory requirements 

Qualifications 

• 2-4 years of safety, healthcare, or regulatory compliance experience preferred 

• Healthcare or dialysis experience preferred 

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety principles 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

Preferred Certifications 

• OSHA 30-Hour 

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or willingness to obtain 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to walk in clinical/manufacturing environments for extended periods 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds 

• Ability to travel between assigned facilities 

• Ability to use standard office equipment and computers 

Work Environment 

This position operates in both office and healthcare clinic environments, including dialysis treatment settings. Appropriate PPE may be required in clinical areas.