Intern Environmental Health & Safety

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Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

This role will apply skills, education and knowledge base to processes and procedures in order to develop new skillsets and gain workforce experience.

This role will work under direct supervision to provide support to the department as needed.

What you will do

• Participates in the Fire and Life Safety program: Sampling for airborne dust/particulates and noise in patient care units near construction
• Walks construction jobsites, mechanical spaces, and loading dock areas for regulatory deficiencies
• Participates in scheduled fire drills across campus and the network
• Conduct regular inventory of oil spill kits across campus
• Rounding of the patient transport routes from CHOP to Penn Hospital to ensure a clear and unobstructed path per regulatory requirements
• Respond with departmental staff to water intrusions, fire alarm activations, odors, etc.
• Participates in the Industrial Hygiene program: Sampling for noise in clinical laboratories
• Trained and assists in conducting qualitative respirator fit testing
• Participate in the bio-response training program
• Evaluates the liquid nitrogen storage locations, the conditions, signage, etc. and cross-checking with current policies and procedures to verify compliance
• Performs hazardous materials inspections
• Responds with staff to chemical spills, emergency response calls, etc.
• Conducts Joint Commission Preparedness rounding: Collects and analyzes data in the hospital environment relative to fire safety, employee, visitor and patient safety
• Supports new and/or ongoing high priority projects for the department
• Determines any program weaknesses and provides solutions on how to best meet regulatory requirements
• Education Qualifications
• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Focusing on environmental health and safety, environmental science, occupational safety and environmental health, life sciences, or similar major - Preferred
• Skills and Abilities
• Provide specific knowledge and skills required for the job: Demonstrates excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrates the ability to work alone and in teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including MS Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
• To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
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