Description
STATUS: Full-time
LOCATION: Rochester Regional Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Operations- Professional
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for oversight of procedures and processes in ensuring proper handling of hazardous waste and appropriate safety concerns within the Health System.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at RRH and acts as a consultant to the rest of the system.
- Directs compliance with: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health, Department of Environmental Conservation, and The Joint Commission.
- Appointed RRH Safety Officer, directs affiliate Safety Officers, chairs the Safety Committee and Safety Liaison Committee.
- Works with Workers’ Compensation leadership to improve system employee safety. Administers Joint Commission compliance with the Environment of Care.
- Program Director for Safety, Hazardous Materials.
- Directs surgical research operations at RRH, including direct reports. Chair of Institutional Animal Care and Use and Biosafety Committees. Includes compliance with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health, and United States Department of Agriculture.
- Manages departmental budgets, payroll, and direct reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist preferred
- NYS Asbestos Inspector preferred
- CAP Surveyor Certification preferred
- Certified Health Care Safety Professional preferred
- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification preferred
- Master’s degree preferred in Health Care Operations
EDUCATION:
- BS: Healthcare Business Administration (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CHSP - Certified Healthcare Safety Professional - International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM)International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM)International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM)
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
- CSSGB - Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - American Society for Quality (ASQ)American Society for Quality (ASQ)American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- OHST - Occupational Health and Safety Technologist - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
- CIH - Certified Industrial Hygienist - American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
- Asbestos Inspector NYS - New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
PAY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
