Vice President, Environmental Health/Safety/Risk/Emergency Management

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Vice President, Environmental Health, Safety & Emergency Management develops, directs, coordinates, implements, and monitors the Network-wide Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management programs and performs all the job functions listed below in accordance with Network procedures and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in either Safety Engineering, Environmental Health science, Healthcare or a related area.
• At least 5 years full-time experience in Hospital Safety/ Risk in a supervisory or managerial capacity, or at least 8 years full time experience in Hospital Safety/Risk in any capacity.
• At least 10 years full time experience in the safety profession if no hospital experience is evident. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Advanced Degree in Environmental Health Science, Healthcare or related field.
• 5 years experience as a Respiratory Program Administrator.
• 5 years plus experience in water and air monitoring safety programs.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• ANSI Certification (can get within 90 days of hire).
• PCRA/ICRA Certificate (can get within 90 days of hire).

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Fire Safety Professional (CHFSP).
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
• ANSI Laser Safety Officer.
• Radiation Safety Officer.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
• 8 Hour Hazwoper Certification.
• OSHA 30 hour Certification Construction Safety & Health.
• CBSP (Certified Biosafety Professional).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!