City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. Supported by a regional network of care, our 11-acre academic cancer campus in Irvine is home to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, our outpatient cancer center, and Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital.

With the opening of the hospital, the full continuum of advanced cancer care—from prevention through survivorship—is available in Orange County for the first time, eliminating the need to travel for lifesaving treatment. Seamlessly connected to our outpatient cancer center, the new clinical research hospital features 73 inpatient beds, advanced surgical suites, groundbreaking clinical trials, and holistic services such as rehabilitative therapy and spiritual care. This isn’t standard cancer care. This is lifesaving cancer care. This is Hope. 

This position works business hours on-site Monday through Friday in Irvine and outside of business hours as needed.

The Manager, Occupational Safety and Health works cooperatively with all levels of management across the COH Enterprise to ensure compliance with CAL/OSHA regulations, Joint Commission Environment of Care standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid requirements, and other regulatory mandates. Assists leadership in assuring a safe and healthful environment for employees, patients, contractors, vendors, and visitors. Responsible for supervision of Occupational Safety and Health specialists and is responsible for managing all general safety programs, projects, and initiatives.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Assist with the Management of the City of Hope (COH) Occupational Safety and Health Program to promote compliance with regulations and standards. 

• Direct activities related to general safety goals and objectives of the Occupational Safety and Health Department for promoting safety across the COH Enterprise at all locations.

• Assist in the creation, review and implementation of occupational safety and health policies and procedures.

• Assist in the management of hazard surveillance to effectively monitor the COH work environment and to recommend necessary corrective actions. 

• Assist to implement, update and deliver safety training programs.  Develops and participates in safety education programs for new employees, volunteers and staff including, students, post-graduates, MDs and in the continuing education for all employee and staff. 

• Participate in accident investigations with the objective of preventing recurrence. 

• Respond to employee concerns about suspected unsafe or unhealthful conditions.  Respond to potential life-threatening emergencies.

• Manage the Safe Patient Handling program.

• Manage the Ergonomic program.

• Manage the Injury Reporting, Investigation, Trending, and Preventative Action program.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.

• Four years in safety/industrial hygiene field.

• 2+ years in Ergonomic safety.

• Substantial experience providing safety training.

• Management experience required, preferably in a healthcare and/or research setting.

• Program management experience.

• Hazardous waste management experience.

Additional Information:

Job Status: Full time, exempt

Salary range $108,689 - $181,512

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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