Safety Manager - (NIH)

Safety Manager - (NIH) Bethesda, MD Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Employee onboarding Record keeping Program management Healthcare staff management Achieving HIPAA compliance Safety inspections for hazard identification Safety regulations Curriculum development Maintaining patient confidentiality HIPAA Data reporting Hazard Communication Standard Implementing healthcare compliance training programs 3 years Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Team development Clinical staff training Team management NIST standards Calendar management Content development Government contract management Cleaning Developing new training programs Safety audits for hazard identification Instructional materials development Spill response Hospital emergency preparedness Senior level Onboarding process management Hospital regulatory compliance Communication skills Hazardous materials incident response Health and safety training programs Educational program management Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description This job posting is for a government contract at National Institute of Health (NIH) Bethesda, MD. We are posting strictly for the purpose of contract incumbent onboarding. Current employees at NIH must apply for onboarding. All hiring and onboarding is done electronically online.

Job Summary:

The Training Manager / Safety Manager is a dedicated managerial position responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive training, workforce development, and workplace safety program for all Healthcare Environmental Services (EVS) personnel assigned to the NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD. The Training Manager / Safety Manager ensures all EVS staff are trained, credentialed, and competency-verified in accordance with NIH contract requirements, The Joint Commission (TJC) Human Resources and Environment of Care standards, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) infection control guidelines, OSHA regulations, NIH Division of Facilities Management (DFM) directives, and applicable federal training and safety mandates. This position also directs all departmental safety programs, accident and injury investigations, and OSHA recordkeeping for the EVS department, serving as the primary point of contact for all training, safety, and compliance matters between Teya Support Services EVS management and NIH contracting, nursing, and infection prevention leadership.

Salary:

Per applicable SCA Wage Determination /

Teya Compensation Structure Benefits:

Teya and its Subsidiaries offer highly competitive benefits, including Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical insurance, PTO, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as clear internal career progression and employee development pathways.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. Training Program Design and Administration Develops, implements, and continuously updates a comprehensive EVS Training Program for the NIH Clinical Center contract that meets all requirements of the NIH Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), TJC Human Resources standards, and applicable federal training mandates, including Anti-Terrorism Level I awareness and HIPAA training. Designs and maintains a structured annual training calendar covering all required initial, annual, and as-needed competency training topics for EVS personnel, ensuring zero gaps in compliance with NIH contract deliverables and TJC documentation requirements. Creates and updates training curricula, instructional materials, competency checklists, skills demonstration guides, and written assessments covering all EVS cleaning and disinfection procedures specific to the NIH Clinical Center, including patient room cleaning, terminal cleaning, isolation room protocols, operating room and procedural area cleaning, and research and laboratory support areas. Develops and maintains role-specific training tracks for all EVS positions including Housekeeping Aide, Floor Care Technician, Linen Distribution Aide, and supervisory staff; ensures training content is position-appropriate and aligned with AHE (Association for the Healthcare Environment) standards and ISSA productivity benchmarks. Coordinates with the

NIH COR, NIH

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team, and NIH clinical leadership to ensure training content reflects current NIH-specific protocols, updated

CDC/HICPAC

guidelines, and any newly implemented facility cleaning standards or procedural changes. New Employee Onboarding and Orientation Conducts comprehensive onboarding and orientation training for all new EVS employees prior to beginning independent work assignments at the NIH Clinical Center, covering NIH-specific cleaning procedures, infection control precautions, HIPAA patient privacy, safety protocols, equipment operation, chemical safety (OSHA HazCom/GHS), badge and access control requirements, and NIH campus security policies. Ensures all new hires complete required NIH and federal mandatory training (including Anti-Terrorism Level I, bloodborne pathogen training per

OSHA 29 CFR

1910.1030, fire safety, MRI safety where applicable, and patient safety awareness) prior to unsupervised deployment, and maintains documented proof of completion in training records. Delivers hands-on skills demonstration and return demonstration evaluations for all newly onboarded staff to verify competency in high-risk tasks including terminal room cleaning, isolation cleaning with Transmission-Based Precautions (Contact, Droplet, Airborne), blood and body fluid spill response, and correct PPE donning and doffing procedures. Annual and Ongoing Competency Training Plans, schedules, and delivers monthly in-service training sessions for all EVS staff, covering topics such as updated disinfection protocols, new product or equipment introductions, infection control updates, regulatory changes, NIH-specific procedural revisions, and safety program updates; documents attendance and completion for each session per contract requirements. Manages annual competency re-verification for all EVS staff, including written assessments and skills observations; identifies personnel requiring remedial training and implements individualized corrective training plans in coordination with supervisory staff. Trains and corrects EVS personnel on proper cleaning procedures, safety practices, and regulatory compliance requirements on an ongoing basis; participates in annual performance reviews of housekeeping staff in coordination with EVS supervisory management. Workplace Safety Program Management Responsible for all aspects of departmental safety, security, and conservation programs at the NIH Clinical Center EVS contract; develops, implements, and maintains written workplace safety protocols and programs in compliance with OSHA regulations, NIH DFM directives, and Teya corporate safety policies. Conducts routine and random safety inspections of EVS equipment and work areas throughout the NIH Clinical Center; documents findings, initiates equipment repair or removal from service as warranted, and tracks corrective actions to closure. Conducts safety and emergency drills for EVS staff, including fire evacuation, spill response, and disaster preparedness exercises; ensures all EVS personnel are trained and prepared to respond to NIH Clinical Center emergency scenarios per facility protocols. Conducts thorough accident and injury investigations for all EVS staff incidents occurring on the NIH Clinical Center contract; prepares detailed accident and injury reports; coordinates with Teya HR and the applicable workers' compensation carrier for timely claims processing and return-to-work planning. Maintains and updates the

OSHA 300

Log (Occupational Injury and Illness Log) for the NIH Clinical Center EVS contract; ensures all recordable incidents are documented accurately and within OSHA-required timeframes; prepares the annual

OSHA 300A

Summary for posting per regulatory requirements. Remains current on changes in OSHA safety regulations, NIH DFM safety directives, and federal workplace safety policy updates; develops and implements new EVS safety initiatives in response to regulatory changes, incident trends, or NIH facility requirements. Training Records, Reporting, and COR Liaison Maintains complete, accurate, and audit-ready training records for all EVS employees, including initial onboarding documentation, annual competency verifications, in-service attendance logs, remedial training records, and safety training completions; ensures all records are retained per NIH and federal records management requirements and are available for COR review upon request. Prepares and submits monthly training deliverable reports to the Executive Housekeeper and NIH COR per contract requirements, including training completion percentages by position, in-service topics covered, competency assessment results, and outstanding training action items. Attends all required NIH staff, COR, committee, and infection prevention meetings relevant to EVS training and safety obligations; collaborates with NIH IPC, clinical educators, and facility management to remain current on training requirements, safety directives, and facility-specific updates. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Housekeeper or authorized Teya Support Services management.

General Requirements:

Must have thorough knowledge of all EVS department policies, procedures, NIH contract requirements, and applicable regulatory training and safety standards including TJC, CDC/HICPAC, OSHA, and NIH DFM directives. Must wear uniform and comply with all NIH Clinical Center access control requirements, badge and credentialing standards, and Teya Support Services departmental work rules at all times. Must be willing and able to assist in emergency response situations at the NIH Clinical Center, including biohazard spill response, evacuation support, and disaster preparedness activation. Will maintain current certification and training in NIH disaster preparedness, Anti-Terrorism Level I awareness, HIPAA, OSHA HazCom/GHS, and Infection Control protocols as required by contract and NIH policy, and will model these competencies for EVS staff. Must be available to cover all shifts in support of 24-hour, 7-day-per-week NIH operations as training and safety needs require, including evenings, nights, weekends, and federal holidays.

HIPAA and Safety:

Must perform all duties in a manner that assures the confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and safety of patients, research subjects, visitors, and staff at all times, in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and NIH Clinical Center patient rights and research participant privacy policies. The Training Manager / Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring all EVS staff under their training purview are trained and verified competent in HIPAA requirements specific to their roles. Must wear appropriate PPE as required by task and area classification; must model correct PPE and infection control practices at all times as a direct example to EVS staff. Must comply with all NIH campus security requirements, complete a federal background investigation, and complete pre-employment drug screening prior to start date.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Capabilities:

Physical Demands:

Extensive walking throughout NIH Clinical Center for training rounds and safety audits. Able to demonstrate EVS cleaning techniques to trainees. May lift and carry training materials and equipment. Must maintain mental alertness during instruction, observation, and inspection activities.

Walking / Standing

55% Sitting 25% Bending / Stooping 10% Reaching / Extending 5% Kneeling / Crouching 5%

Note:

Per BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS), supervisory EVS and training roles (SOC 11-3131 / 13-1151) involve a combination of desk-based instruction preparation and active floor rounds; seated and standing/walking time are both significant.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in healthcare EVS, adult education, or workforce training and development, with at least 2 years in a supervisory, training, or instructional capacity at an acute care hospital or federal medical facility; experience at a research medical center or federal facility strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of TJC Human Resources and Environment of Care standards, CDC/HICPAC environmental infection control guidelines, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens), OSHA HazCom/GHS (29 CFR 1910.1200), OSHA recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR 1904), and their application to EVS training, safety program management, and documentation requirements. Demonstrated experience managing a workplace safety program, conducting incident investigations, preparing

OSHA 300/300A

logs, and developing written safety protocols in a healthcare or federal facility environment; OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification or equivalent preferred. Proficiency in curriculum design and adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE model, competency-based education); AHE Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification or equivalent preferred; AHE membership and active professional development strongly encouraged. Advanced written and oral English communication and presentation skills required; must be able to deliver engaging, effective instruction to a diverse workforce and prepare clear, thorough written training materials, competency checklists, safety protocols, and compliance reports. Advanced computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for training material development, safety recordkeeping, scheduling, and reporting; experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or electronic training tracking platforms preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple simultaneous training and safety initiatives, adapt instructional content to varying learning levels, and drive measurable improvement in staff competency, and safety compliance outcomes. Must be available for all shifts in a 24/7 operational environment as training and safety needs require; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred given workforce demographics.

Additional Position Duties:

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is "at-will" unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

It is the company's policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Performance Standards:

To be successful in this role, the Training Manager / Safety Manager will apply expert knowledge of adult education principles, healthcare EVS compliance requirements, and workplace safety regulations to ensure all EVS staff are trained, competent, and operating in a safe and compliant environment that meets NIH contract performance standards and QASP thresholds. The employee will be held to performance standards in areas including training completion rates, competency assessment pass rates, safety inspection findings, OSHA recordkeeping accuracy, incident investigation timeliness, timeliness and accuracy of training and in-service session quality, training record audit readiness, attendance, attitude, and client and COR satisfaction. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed. The responsibilities and tasks described in this document are not exhaustive and may change at any time as determined by the needs of the company and the NIH facility. This document is not a contract of employment.