Industrial Hygienist

About the role

Novant Health is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to assist with designing and implementing an industrial hygiene program to monitor, assess and resolve health and safety issues related to infection prevention, with a focus on construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Infection Prevention involvement in construction projects, partnering with Plant Engineering and Construction.
• Coordinate Infection Preventionists in relation to the ICRA process.
• Work with Plant Engineering and Construction to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions, especially those related to infectious agents.
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors and other potentially infectious or toxic materials for analysis as needed.
• Investigate ventilation, exhaust equipment and other conditions that may affect patient or employee health in relation to infectious agents, especially on construction projects.
• Prepare reports with observations, contaminant analysis and recommendations for controlling and correcting hazards.
• Develop and participate in education meetings for team members and contracted construction firms on occupational health and infection prevention.
• Evaluate facilities for compliance with environmental regulations and promote a sanitary environment, with a focus on construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• At least four years of industrial hygiene experience and construction experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certification required.
• A degree in industrial hygiene, safety or environmental studies is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, keen observational and reporting skills, diplomacy and leadership.

Key facts

• A bachelor’s degree and American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certification are required.
• At least four years of industrial hygiene experience and construction experience are required.
• Healthcare experience and a graduate degree are preferred.