New 
Ergonomics Program Manager, Environmental Health and Safety
 Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford | |
 United States, California, Palo Alto | |
| 725 Welch Road (Show on map) | |
 May 10, 2025 | |
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Company Description
At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job Description JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Ergonomics Program Manager is responsible for maintaining and managing the Ergonomics and the Safe Patient Handling programs. This position provides in-depth consultation to address ergonomic concerns within a hospital setting and related support services at all Stanford Children's Health locations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. * Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community. * Manage and oversee ergonomic contractors and associated projects. * Develop and manage ergonomic and safe patient handling program budgets * Provide on call support in a regular cadence with the rest of the EH&S department. * Develop and implement ergonomics and safe patient handling initiatives and goals. * Develop and provide Safe Patient Handling training to clinical staff in a manner that is compliant to regulatory standards and satisfies staff Continuous Education Units. * Partner with Patient Transport and Supply Chain to ensure that safe patient handling equipment is available and functional for staff use. * Provide subject matter expertise when evaluating new equipment, tools and workstations. * Support multi-disciplinary/multi-stakeholder projects targeting reduction of musculoskeletal risks and enhancing human performance. * Conduct preventative and reactive on-site ergonomic assessments in various work settings including but not limited to the hospital patient care and support areas, offices, laboratories, kitchens, operating rooms, shops and clinics. Use a variety of ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk both pre and post intervention. This position may require some limited travel to other SCH/LPCH clinic locations. * Facilitate ergonomic training to employees on individual workstations through the management of an online evaluation tool. * Provide just in time training for safe patient handling to staff. Provide training on all safe patient handling tools and equipment. Assess and recommend appropriate safe patient handling equipment. * Recommend and implement improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the potential ergonomics and/or safe patient handling hazards. * Lead, manage and organize safe patient handling and ergonomics related committees including safe patient handling champions. * Provide guidance on ergonomically appropriate workstations for pre-construction and space planning projects * Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards (that may be present in the work area; recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential. * Utilize standard ergonomic analysis tools to identify risk, recommendations, and compile detailed reports. * Compile data and conduct initial investigations for incidents, injuries, and general complaints. * Perform administrative duties as assigned, including developing resources, compiling metrics, managing consultants, ordering equipment, tracking invoices, maintaining program budget, coordinating delivery and installation of equipment. Maintain a database of detailed data, reports, resources, training, projects and metrics. * Act as subject matter expert for all ergonomic and safe patient handling regulatory requirements. * Other duties may also be assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. * Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. * Experience: Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in safety, ergonomics and/or safe patient handling * License/Certification: None Required. AEP, CPE, ASP, CSP or similar certification desired. KNOWLEDGE These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification. * Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments/evaluations and provide recommendations for risk mitigation or hazard identification. * Capable of assessing workspaces, equipment, furniture, and other tools with prevention through design. * Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills. * Basic understanding of environmental, health, and safety principles and practices; government environmental, health, and safety requirements and hospital accreditation. * Demonstrated organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple competing priorities. * Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely. * Ability to maintain appropriate current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits). * Experience with various ergonomic assessment software highly desired PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $48.50 to $64.31 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. | |