Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

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Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. 

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs across Akron General and affiliated southern region hospitals, including Lodi, Medina, Mercy, and Union. Working closely with a team of EHS Associates, this role oversees construction and renovation safety processes, reviews and evaluates project plans, manages fire and life safety programs, and ensures compliance with hazardous materials regulations and permitting requirements. Responsibilities also include supporting industrial hygiene and indoor air quality initiatives, investigating OSHA-related incidents and compliance concerns, conducting environmental and safety assessments, and partnering with operational leaders to mitigate risk across multiple facilities. The Program Manager plays a key role in continuous regulatory readiness efforts, leading environmental and safety rounds, supporting Joint Commission preparedness, and driving initiatives that promote a safe environment for patients, caregivers, and visitors across the health system.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm or 8:00am to 5:00pm. Further requirements include response to emergencies as needed and occasional travel to surrounding facilities.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Develop, maintain, manage and implement operational systems and activities.  

• Serve as a liaison with all levels of Cleveland Clinic and the outside community.  

• Manage multiple projects and priorities.  

• Serve as a coach and mentor for other caregivers.  

• Review and monitor adherence to Human Resources policies and corporate compliance procedures.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field and six years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and five years of related experience 

• Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, primary research and business plan development 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master’s Degree
• Healthcare experience 
• HAZWOPER, NFPA, and/or NIOSH certifications
• Experience overseeing environmental health and safety procedures
• Experience with hazardous materials and fire safety programs
• Joint commission survey preparedness and OSHA compliance experience

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• 403(b) Savings & Investment Plan
• Investment Pension Plan (IPP) 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Employee Discounts
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Life Insurance and Disability 

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.