We are seeking a Joint Commission Environment of Care Specialist. The Joint Commission Environment of Care Specialist will ensure and maintain compliance with the Environment of Care (EC) standards for continued accreditation by The Joint Commission (TJC) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine hospitals, off-site ambulatory service centers, clinics, and laboratories.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in TJC EC standards and CAP standards.
• Ensure that all the requirements of the EC are performed in the timeliness required for continued accreditation.
• Maintain records of all activities regarding the EC and lab inspections.
• Provide inspection reports in a timely manner to the managers of the areas surveyed.
• Schedule all activities related to EC and laboratory compliance.
• Conduct routine surveys of all areas covered by TJC and CAP regulations.
• Prepare quarterly reports of activities related to compliance activities for the Joint Committee for Health Safety and Environment (JCHSE).
• As required, provide escort for any TJC, CAP, or other regulatory or governmental inspector.
• As required, assist in other HSE activities for both the Hospital and University.
• Other activities as required by the Director of Occupational and Environmental Safety, Joint Commission Environment of Care Manager, or Executive Director of Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Must have strong inter-personal skills and be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a broad cross-section of employees.

Responsible For The Following Tasks At The Howard County General Hospital

• Review incidents sent from IVOS for review and report to EOC committee as necessary.
• Review IVOS incidents to ensure OSHA recordable incidents are logged in correctly.
• Maintain incident spreadsheet.
• Conduct accident investigations and follow up.
• Produce safety quarterly reports.
• Participate in Safe Lifting Committee.
• Serve as backup for Environmental Monitoring Rounds.
• Perform equipment clearance as needed.
• Respond to odor calls.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis, Indoor Air Quality testing, Exposure Monitoring.
• Conduct DOT training as needed.
• Conduct Ergonomic Surveys.
• Conduct CAP Inspections.
• Provide reports for all services listed above.

Responsible For The Following Tasks At Sibley Hospital

• Review incidents that are sent from IVOS for review.
• Review of incidents in IVOS to ensure OSHA recordable incidents are logged in correctly.
• Maintain the Incident spread sheet.
• Conduct accident investigations and follow up when needed.
• Produce quarterly safety report.
• Respond to odor calls as needed.
• Perform Job Hazards Analysis, Indoor Air Quality testing, Exposure Monitoring.
• Conduct Ergonomic Surveys.
• Conduct CAP Inspections.
• Provide reports for all services listed above.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Care, or related Degree.
• Five years experience in a health care or laboratory setting providing services related to environment of care, occupational health and safety, or life safety.
• Experience in conducting safety compliance surveys in a healthcare or laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code, especially as pertains to healthcare occupancies), NFPA 45 (Fire Protection for Laboratories), or NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, able to develop and present using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
• Able to pass the medical evaluation to wear respiratory protection.
• Able to wear a respirator, if required, while performing assigned duties.
• Able to lift a weight in agreement with the Johns Hopkins Lifting Guidelines.

• Previous experience in TJC or CAP accreditation surveys preferred.
• Prior experience and familiarity with V Survey and iPads a plus.

Classified Title: JC Environment of Care Specialist 
Working Title: Joint Commission Environment of Care Specialist   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $61,070-$83,090/Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 – 5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Admin Safety Environ Health Services
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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