Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Health & Safety, FT, 8A-4:30P
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
Description
The EH&S Safety Specialist assists in managing the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. Under guidance of EH&S Manager, oversees safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and entity that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the entity. Position requires the ability to travel to multiple sites. Estimated salary range for this position is $61454.47 - $79890.81 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
The EH&S Safety Specialist assists in managing the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. Under guidance of EH&S Manager, oversees safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and entity that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the entity. Position requires the ability to travel to multiple sites. Estimated salary range for this position is $61454.47 - $79890.81 / year depending on experience.Degrees:
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Description
The EH&S Safety Specialist assists in managing the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. Under guidance of EH&S Manager, oversees safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and entity that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the entity. Position requires the ability to travel to multiple sites. Estimated salary range for this position is $61454.47 - $79890.81 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
The EH&S Safety Specialist assists in managing the safety and emergency preparedness programs in accordance to local, State and Federal regulations. Under guidance of EH&S Manager, oversees safety and environmental compliance concerns within the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs. Responsible for understanding the threats and vulnerabilities within our community and entity that may negatively impact operations or pose a risk to staff, patients, or the community. The incumbent will also be available on-call to respond to any unforeseen emergency at the entity. Position requires the ability to travel to multiple sites. Estimated salary range for this position is $61454.47 - $79890.81 / year depending on experience.Degrees:
- Associates.
- Florida Drivers License (Class E Non-Commercial).
- CHSP or CHEM Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire .
- Practical problem- solving and thorough knowledge of emergency management and environmental health & safety.
- Effective communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
- Good understanding of, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferably as related to healthcare setting.
- Driving required only for entities with multiple locations.
- Associates.
- Florida Drivers License (Class E Non-Commercial).
- CHSP or CHEM Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire .
- Practical problem- solving and thorough knowledge of emergency management and environmental health & safety.
- Effective communication, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
- Good understanding of, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferably as related to healthcare setting.
- Driving required only for entities with multiple locations.