NorthBay Health
Ergonomics Specialist (Part Time, Day)
NorthBay Health, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
Job Description
At NorthBay Health the Ergonomics Specialist provides injury prevention, work site safety and ergonomic services within the organization and to outside contracts on referral from the departments of Occupational Health and Employee Health. Primary purpose is to increase worker safety, productivity and comfort by decreasing injury risks and environmental hazards. Secondarily assists in employee health and wellness, and facilitates recovery and rejuvenation. Performs ergonomic assessments, work site evaluations and job task analysis. Responds to email requests and performs brief ergo encounters. Develops educational materials for NorthBay Health and wellness. Assists in training programs used by the hospital for safety in the workplace including lift training, new employee orientation and return to work ergo assessment. Organizes metrics for management to assess ergonomic business performance. Facilitates a self-reliant ergonomics program that optimizes internal systems to reduce direct labor needs, with outcome benefits tied to reduced loss work days; and enhanced worker productivity, recovery and rejuvenation; and facilitated return to work efforts.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. Licensure/Certifications:
CA Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license Experience:
Two year's full-time work in Ergonomics preferred. Experience teaching injury prevention in work settings preferred. Skills:
Teaching skills. biomechanical analysis, job task analysis, anthropometry, health care and industrial evaluations and design, hand tool and equipment modifications. Knowledge of and ability to apply current safety, design and ergonomics regulatory requirements to work environments (i.e., OSHA/Cal-OSHA, Worker's Compensation and ADA - all titles). Ability to drive a motor vehicle (car/van). Experience with exercises to prevent injuries, and movement training in the workplace. Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Work Hours:
FTE : 0.5 (Full-Time Equivalent) Total Hours : 20 hours weekly Shift : 8-hour shifts Compensation:
Hourly Salary Range Min $55.43 - Max $70.07(Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
About Us
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.
As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals-including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)-along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.
NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as "High Performing" in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.
As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
At NorthBay Health the Ergonomics Specialist provides injury prevention, work site safety and ergonomic services within the organization and to outside contracts on referral from the departments of Occupational Health and Employee Health. Primary purpose is to increase worker safety, productivity and comfort by decreasing injury risks and environmental hazards. Secondarily assists in employee health and wellness, and facilitates recovery and rejuvenation. Performs ergonomic assessments, work site evaluations and job task analysis. Responds to email requests and performs brief ergo encounters. Develops educational materials for NorthBay Health and wellness. Assists in training programs used by the hospital for safety in the workplace including lift training, new employee orientation and return to work ergo assessment. Organizes metrics for management to assess ergonomic business performance. Facilitates a self-reliant ergonomics program that optimizes internal systems to reduce direct labor needs, with outcome benefits tied to reduced loss work days; and enhanced worker productivity, recovery and rejuvenation; and facilitated return to work efforts.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. Licensure/Certifications:
CA Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license Experience:
Two year's full-time work in Ergonomics preferred. Experience teaching injury prevention in work settings preferred. Skills:
Teaching skills. biomechanical analysis, job task analysis, anthropometry, health care and industrial evaluations and design, hand tool and equipment modifications. Knowledge of and ability to apply current safety, design and ergonomics regulatory requirements to work environments (i.e., OSHA/Cal-OSHA, Worker's Compensation and ADA - all titles). Ability to drive a motor vehicle (car/van). Experience with exercises to prevent injuries, and movement training in the workplace. Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Work Hours:
FTE : 0.5 (Full-Time Equivalent) Total Hours : 20 hours weekly Shift : 8-hour shifts Compensation:
Hourly Salary Range Min $55.43 - Max $70.07(Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
About Us
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.
As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals-including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)-along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.
NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as "High Performing" in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.
As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/