3000 Davita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position is a key contributor to the day-to-day operations of the EHS Department providing administrative support relative to EHS functions. Duties will include preforming hazard assessments and implementation of risk elimination measures, reporting safety metrics, supporting creation and implementation of safety and environmental programs. This position promotes positive safety culture and is responsible for safety and environmental compliance by training, auditing and working directly with all departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Program Support

• Supports EHS department in ensuring a safe working environment for our teammates
• Manage and maintain current and accurate safety policies
• Perform risk assessments, design job/task hazard analysis and safety related job aids
• Performs annual ergonomics assessments
• Shadows TM throughout facility to assess risk and address safety concerns
• Interact and partner with leadership team (Supervisors) to facilitate training, implement corrective actions, execute programs and support projects
• Performs and ensures completion of routine preventative maintenance on safety systems i.e. emergency response kits, fire alarm system, and operation of emergency eye wash and showers
• Supports the EHS department by completing safety and facility related tasks during preparation and response to emergencies
• Supports EHS and Facilities during workplace repairs, installations or routine inspections of building systems
• Oversees tracking and electronic documentation for Facility and Safety maintenance and inspection forms
• Support the EHS Manager during regulatory audits and inspections
• Act as the "designee" as needed

Hazardous Materials & Waste Management

• Maintains the chemical inventory for the entire facility
• Performs annual review of Safety Data Sheets and ensures compliance with OSHA's Hazardous Communication regulation
• Provides recommendations on safe chemical use, handling, storage and disposal (ensuring compliance with waste regulations)
• Oversees hazardous waste disposal for chemicals - which can include physically transferring chemical waste to outside storage area
• Tracks non-hazardous and uniform hazardous materials manifests
• Acts as the Emergency Coordinator for hazardous waste incidents

Reporting & Metrics

• Responsible for initial submission and timely response to all reported incidents
• Initiate and support EHS Manager in conducting incident investigations
• Collaboration with multiple lanes to determine corrective actions and safety controls
• Monitors to identify trends and reports monthly metrics to the EHS Manager
• Routinely tracks near misses and incidents reported by teammates using the Something Happened Intake Form
• Participates in GEMBA walks, identifying and tracking safety related Improvement Opportunities
• Oversees and assists in the completion of quarterly leadership Safety Surveys

Safety Culture & Training

• Build relationships with teammates to support open communication about safety
• Facilitates safety trainings during huddles/ homerooms
• Provides content and participates in events supporting safety such as Lab Week, National Safety Month and Fire Prevention
• Assists in instructing and documenting general safety trainings
• Supports DaVita Labs journey towards a preventative safety culture

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 to 4 years experience
• Must have Bachelors Degree
• Understanding of Hazardous Materials - required
• Knowledge of safety management systems, Hierarchy of Controls, applicable regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, CAP) - required
• First Aid/ CPR or emergency response experience - preferred
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics - required

About DaVita Laboratories

DaVita Labs is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory delivering timely, accurate lab results focused primarily on kidney care with a relentless commitment to quality. We serve more than 180,000 patients and perform 52 million renal tests annually. We make a difference. We enjoy what we do. Our teammates are best in class professionals who enjoy a challenging yet rewarding work environment where fun and hard work intermingle every day. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and a place to call home. As a labs teammate, you become a member of our community and you also become a citizen of something bigger, something great, and something unique - the DaVita Village. With the backing of the overall DaVita brand, we are on an exciting trajectory.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Want to make an impact in Healthcare? Through science, technology, quality and education, we are committed to expanding discovery and empowering lives. This empowerment comes in many forms. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and place to call home. Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits