Industrial Hygienist - Healthcare

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

Specializing in healthcare consulting and training, VERTEX has been performing environmental consulting services in hospitals for over two decades. VERTEX has continued to work alongside hospital directors of safety, facility managers, environment of care managers, infection control preventionists, and administrators to perform environmental consulting services in hospitals. Addressing indoor environmental quality issues in healthcare facilities from occupational exposures impacting healthcare personnel to issues of healthcare-associated infections (HAI’s), VERTEX’s ASHE-trained consultants provide the date, analysis, and solutions to meet the ever increasing needs faced by the healthcare industry.

The Healthcare Industrial Hygienist provides support for various Industrial Hygiene and Building Sciences projects by engaging in technical and discipline-related field activities in their assigned region, and nationally on occasion.

• Conduct tasks in the field related to healthcare compliance, exposure assessments, Environmental Health and Safety or other Industrial hygiene work.
• Collect samples from project sites and deliver to third party laboratories for analysis – maintaining strict chain of custody.
• Project monitoring and oversight of third-party contract
• Prepare portions of technical assessment reports including accurate data/summary tables and/or figures: Environment of Care risk assessments, water loss/mold assessments & reports, OSHA sampling & reports, indoor air quality assessments, etc.
• Maintain consistent communication of project progress with the assigned project manager and/or clients from start to finish of the project.
• Maintain assessment and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.
• Meet utilization and other performance metrics as assigned by supervisor.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Undergraduate Degree in Science preferred
• Prior work experience in Indoor Air Quality testing preferred, though not required for this role.
• OSHA Health and Safety Certifications. Training will be provided by the company - successful completion required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills preferred.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines both internally and externally.
• Willingness to work weekend and evenings as needed
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel, with occasional overnight, extended stay and/or national travel possible.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required for this role and have reliable transportation.
• Required to have annual influenzas vaccination to work on healthcare sites.

• Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, climbing of ladders to access and evaluate roofing conditions and roof mounted equipment.
• Carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity
• Participation in VERTEX medical monitoring program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including; healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental, Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.