Health & Safety Technician

Supports Safety programs such as hazardous materials and waste, chemical safety, occupational safety, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, emergency management, and special projects. Collects and assists with managing hazardous materials. Assists in performing hazard assessments and audits, conducting training and ordering and maintaining adequate supplies for work unit specific activities. Documents and communicates observations to work unit staff concerning methods to improve safe work initiatives and reduce health and safety hazards. Maintains databases as directed. Works with interdepartmental teams to alter or improve Safety practices. Must maintain strict confidentiality of information. Associate degree in a technical field directly related to the position and a minimum of one year progressive experience or high school diploma with a minimum of three years progressive experience. Experience should include leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines (i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff). Must have strong communication (both verbal and written), organizational, public speaking and human relation skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work schedules and environment. Must have knowledge of PC and ability to use routine computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste, occupational safety, emergency management, respiratory protection, hazard assessments, chemical safety, and personal protective equipment.40-hour Hazwoper certification preferred or 90 days after hire date. Mayo Quality Fellows Bronze certificate within one year of hire.