What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Safety Compliance Specialist position at Mass General Brigham?
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
About Us
The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
Why Join Us?
At MGBMG, we’re on a mission to elevate healthcare by offering top-tier services that improve health outcomes and manage healthcare costs. As a Life Safety Compliance Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a safe and compliant environment for our patients and team members, helping drive our commitment to world-class care.
What We Offer:
Joining MGBMG means becoming part of a forward-thinking team within a top-tier healthcare system that values innovation, collaboration, and dedication. Our roles come with competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your skills can make a tangible difference.
As a Life Safety Compliance Specialist, you will be an essential part of our mission to create a safe, compliant, and proactive environment within the medical group. Reporting to the EH&S Director, you’ll be responsible for managing key activities to minimize workplace risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion safety initiatives.
This hybrid role provides a blend of on-site regional presence and remote flexibility, perfect for candidates who thrive in a dynamic and responsive work setting.
Due to the hybrid nature of the role, we ensure that our employees receive required technology and training to be proficient and independently productive in all job responsibilities regardless of work location. Employees are responsible for designating a workspace within the remote work location that is private, safe, ergonomic, and free from distractions for all hours worked.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:- Fire Drill Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and execute fire drills to ensure team preparedness.
- Safety Audits & Inspections: Perform safety audits across clinical, laboratory, and support areas. Document observations and work with department representatives on rectifying any safety or compliance concerns.
- Hazardous Materials Oversight: Develop and maintain competency in hazardous waste management, providing technical support and oversight under the EH&S Director’s guidance. Maintain Safety Data Sheet database.
- Indoor Air Quality Investigations: Support air quality assessments and investigations, collaborating with facilities teams and contractors to address concerns effectively.
- Technical Competency & Compliance: Keep current with relevant policies, codes, and standards, ensuring adherence to all EH&S regulations and life safety compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field ( equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree ). At least 3 years of relevant experience in Environmental Health and Safety.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Familiarity with CMS, AAAHC, and DPH codes Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, HEM) are a plus
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
