2026 SUMMER STUDENT INTERN/INTERNSHIP - Environmental Health & Safety (23757)

Company: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Location: Paramus
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long-term care to the greater Bergen County community. The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents. The Medical Center is a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. Bergen New Bridge is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). BNBMC is looking to hire paid summer interns across a broad field of functions. Salary is $16.50/hour. We can provide up to 40 hours per week work schedules. Come join our winning team for the Summer of 2026! Assigned Duties and Tasks: Assist with the BNBMC Respiratory Program including: Scheduling and perform N95 fit tests, document the results, respond to questions and update the system. Conduct routine Environment of Care (EOC) rounds, document findings, input the findings, obtain work orders to complete and then follow up to ensure abatement of the findings. Perform Safety & Ergonomic training including; Fire extinguisher use - RACE/PASS; Active shooter for all related departments. Assist with managing Johnson Controls (JCI) performing daily testing of all components of the BNBMC Fire alarm system including monitoring the Central system for alarm codes and documentation of the results and follow up with any deficiencies and update the Life Safety binders. Support supervisor with inspection of Fire/Smoke doors for compliance with NFPA standards, document and abate findings. Support supervisor with identifying fire/smoke barriers and perform above ceiling inspections, document and abate findings. Assist/Develop BNBMC Sustainability committee and initiatives including hosting events such as Earth Day. Education Must have completed at least Freshman year of College/Trade School. High School Diploma Required

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