EH&S Coordinator, Environment of Care and Respiratory Protection

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The EH&S Department Coordinator II uses independent judgment and discretion in representing large/complex programs by serving as the primary point of contact. This role is responsible for the development and execution of work processes and serves a subject matter expert for multiple programs within the department. This role provides both administrative and strategic support towards achieving the overall goals of the Fire & Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Environment of Care, and Respiratory Protection Programs.

A cover letter is required when applying to this role.

Coordinate and participate in program activities including drills, training, outreach events, equipment upkeep
• Conduct routine safety inspections within clinical environments and construction areas
• Participate in Pre-Construction Risk Assessments and assist with associated safety plans/measures
• Support fire drills and emergency exercise activities
• Investigate reported safety concerns and escalate issues as applicable
• Assist with investigations of actual accident/injury/disaster events
• Conduct employee respirator fit testing and train other staff to fit test
• Enter and pull data from the Enterprise Health system
• Compose statistical reports, deficiency findings, drill score sheets, compliance audits, presentations or other documents
• Coordinate, track, and closeout assigned safety corrective actions, or program compliance
• Coordinate meeting activities; scheduling, drafting agendas, and meeting minutes
• Maintain EH&S department team pages on SharePoint/Teams/Intranet
• Maintain compliance documentation necessary for regulatory inspections as directed
• Act as a scribe during regulatory inspections as a member of the escort team dedicated to the Fire Marshal/Life Safety Surveyor
• Acts as a liaison to other departments and general staff
• Monitor multiple EH&S program email inboxes and assist in addressing requests, questions, and concerns in a timely manner
• Identify and resolve operational problems
• Propose/advise in program development and improvements
• Track and order supplies and enter financial requisitions as directed
• Coordinate EH&S vendor work and ensure quality results
• Provide coverage for team members as appropriate for your level of responsibility.
• Assist with safety training content and presentations
• Audit Safety Data Sheets for accuracy/current information
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires High School/GED and six years of administrative or relevant experience OR equivalent education/experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with healthcare and/or Lab safety and regulations.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Basic experience with electronic file sharing.
• Familiarity with workplace safety and healthcare regulations
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex healthcare environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands.
• Demonstrated initiative toward advancing technical skills, sharing knowledge with others an taking on more responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates initiative as evidenced by advancing technical skills, sharing knowledge with others and taking on more responsibility (re-word to capture spirit of taking initiative an continual learning).
• Advanced ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as the situation requires.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phones, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to facilitate and present in meetings.
• Ability to navigate team and organizational dynamics.
• Ability to prepare, monitor, and interpret budgets including analysis of variances.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $33.42 to $50.12 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).