Safety Coordinator
Job Summary
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. May include industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety, environmental health, pest control, laboratory safety, hazardous materials control, hazardous waste management, emergency services and preparedness, fire safety, radiological safety, environmental protection including air, water and soil quality, and other EH&S programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Applies professional knowledge and expertise in Environment of Care (EOC), fire and life safety, hazardous materials and waste management, and general Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) principles to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. Serves as the lead for one or more assigned EOC program areas, including coordination of fire alarm and suppression system testing,
Manages Clinical Technologies staff to configure, maintain, and
integrate technology for a clinical function through defining
individual goals and reviewing work meets quality and timeline
standards. Advises employees on managing equipment, device
integration issues, troubleshooting problems, resolving incidents, providing top customer service, and adjust staffing patterns as necessary
Mangages daily and long term operations of the the BIS to ensure consistency in operations and effectively collaborate with the clinical functions being serviced. In this respect, manages BIS technical teams to configure and maintain technology for a clinical function through defining individual goals and reviewing work to ensure quality and timeline standards. Advises employees on managing equipment issues, troubleshooting problems, resolving incidents, and providing top customer service.
BIS Manages fiscal, material and human resources within defined budget, ensuring clinical technology is wisely purchased. Collaborates to develop, maintain, and operate the medical technology replacement cycle and its associated capital budget. Establishes efficient, intra-departmental purchasing procedures.
Recommends changes in staffing, executes recruiting and onboarding, verifying new hires meet standards. Updates job descriptions and career series to maintain accuracy. Conducts performance evaluations, defines development goals, and takes the lead in conducting counseling and disciplinary actions for all BIS staff; Collaborates with senior staff
Promotes professional growth and advancement for BIS staff, implementing division's professional development, training initiatives and educational programs including internal classes and online training modules. Provides mentorship to emerging and new Clinical Engineering leaders to smooth the transition from technical roles to formal leadership roles.
Partners with the Director of BIS and with Clinical Leaders to implement policies and procedures for coordination of equipment management and workflows across the health system. Develops Service Level Agreements with respective customers to maintain an accurate medical device inventory, and clearly define roles, responsibilities and service delivery plans; Collaborates with the leadership Clinical Systems Engineering team in determining resources needed for on-going and future technology projects
Participates as a member or advisor on committees related to biomedical equipment, product evaluation, and / or safety.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $87,200 - $130,800 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications
- Develops, implements, and monitors Environment of Care (EOC) programs including fire and life safety, hazardous materials and waste management, and construction risk mitigation.
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates routine testing, inspections, and maintenance of fire life safety systems with Facilities, Engineering, and external contractors.
- Monitors compliance with infection control risk assessments (ICRA) and pre-construction risk assessments (PCRA) during construction and renovation activities; performs ongoing inspections to identify and resolve environmental hazards.
- Responds to fire system activations, natural disasters, and emergency incidents on a call-back or after-hours basis, supporting emergency response and recovery operations.
- Conducts viable air sampling and particle count surveys in coordination with Infection Prevention, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with standards for sterile and critical environments.
- Oversees hazardous materials and medical waste handling processes, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal in compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, and hospital policy
Preferred Qualifications N/A About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 007146 EHS SPEC 3 Job Category Administrative Support Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Campus Benioff Children's Hospital |
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Oct 16, 2025