Occupational Health and Safety Technician - Nellis AFB, NV

Job Description

Job DescriptionPrime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.
Job Title: Occupational Health and Safety Technician (Bioenvironmental)

Location: Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, NV 89191

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0730–1630

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of associate’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Occupational Health/Safety, Core Science or Engineering Technology. Alternatively, a minimum of a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency combined with a minimum of four years of experience working in a position in which a 4B0X or 43E Air Force Specialty Code is held.
  Experience:
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience working in Bioenvironmental Engineering, Occupational Health or Industrial Hygiene related medical field or must have formal college/vocational school education and hold a certification issued by Occupational Health and Safety Technologist Certification (OHST) or the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
• One (1) year experience using basic sampling equipment to include detection tubes/chips, personal air samplers and calibrators, sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and environmental sampling equipment is required.
• License/Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or ARC; computer-based BLS not accepted

Responsibilities

• Proficient in the use of standard use of office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, scanners, telephone and office automation systems.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel at a minimum) to prepare reports and other documents.
• Knowledge of general medical ethics, telephone etiquette and excellent communication and customer services skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate activities such as appointments, meetings, and suspense timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and speak the English language, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written and electronic correspondence and reports.
• Knowledge in and understanding of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Analytical Methods sampling guides, NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiene (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLV) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) Booklet, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
• Knowledgeable in proper selection of personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs workplace industrial hygiene surveys assessing all occupational, environmental, and radiological health hazards.
• Provide technical data and completed forms/documentation to staff for inclusion into occupational/environmental/radiological health program files.
• Enter data into DOEHRS-IH in accordance with local procedures and requirements.

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.