Industrial Hygiene Management Program will be lead by the Industrial Hygiene Program Manager
This position will establish and maintain a program designed to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace potentially able to cause illness, impaired health and well-being or significant impairment.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Establish and maintain current a management program designed to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace potentially able to cause illness, impaired health and well-being or significant impairment. In addition, ensure state accreditation and agency requirements for radiologic imaging and x-ray producing equipment/devices. Monitors radiation dosimetry readings and coordinates with affected department heads to prevent recurrence and ensure adherence to principals of ALARA.
Responsibilities
Perform and or coordinate basic industrial hygiene processes, quantitative observations and measurements. Interpret results of environmental examination in terms of ability to impair health, nature of health impairment, workers efficiency, community nuisance or damage and present specific conclusions to appropriate parties such as management, health officials and employee representatives.
Address specialty areas including toxicology, epidemiology, chemistry, ergonomics, acoustics, ventilation engineering and provide statistical analysis as applicable. Manage organizational Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Chemical Hygiene, Ergonomics and Respiratory Protection Management Programs.
Perform Risk Assessments and use media collection equipment to identify hazards. Determine and validate need for effective control measures when necessary for feasibility and effectiveness. Provide technical support to Radiation and Laser Management processes.
Establishes organizational radiation management programs for compliance with radiation protection standards related to radiological producing equipment, exposure investigations, personnel dosimetry and related personal protective equipment (lead aprons).
Monitors and coordinates with qualified prime vendor performing radiological support services. Provide summary reports to Radiological Producing Equipment Committee including status complete and recommendations for compliance.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Safety/Indust Hygiene/related
Experience
10+ years
Supervisor Experience
2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's License
Preferred Requirements
Education
Master's Degree
Licenses & Certifications
Am Registry of Rad Techn'gist
Certified Health Physicist
CIH
HAZWOPER
OSHA 501 GI- Vol Comp
Radiation Safety Officer
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community healt...h programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
