About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to apply your education to hospital processes and procedures. You will work under direct supervision to support the Environmental Health and Safety department, develop new skills, and gain professional experience in a clinical setting.
What you'll do#
- Sample airborne dust, particulates, and noise levels in patient care areas near construction sites.
- Inspect construction jobsites, mechanical spaces, and loading docks for regulatory compliance.
- Participate in scheduled fire drills and conduct inventory of oil spill kits across the campus.
- Ensure patient transport routes remain clear and unobstructed per regulatory requirements.
- Respond to water intrusions, fire alarm activations, odors, chemical spills, and other emergency calls alongside departmental staff.
- Assist with industrial hygiene tasks, including noise sampling in clinical labs and qualitative respirator fit testing.
- Evaluate liquid nitrogen storage conditions, signage, and locations for policy compliance.
- Perform hazardous materials inspections and conduct Joint Commission preparedness rounding.
- Collect and analyze safety data to identify program weaknesses and propose solutions for regulatory adherence.
- Support ongoing high-priority department projects.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, environmental science, occupational safety, life sciences, or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral presentation skills with the ability to communicate to diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The role operates on a rolling term basis.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a nonprofit pediatric hospital and research facility based in Philadelphia. Founded in 1855, it focuses on pediatric medicine, including specialties like oncology, cardiology, and fetal surgery. The organization employs over 18,000 people. It operates as a center for patient care and medical research.
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