Safety and Emergency Management Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Provo (UT); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-call rotation

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital seeks an Emergency Management, Business Continuity & Safety Specialist to advance preparedness, response, and resilience across multiple facilities. You will support emergency management programs, incident command, and safety initiatives in a hybrid, multi-site setting.

You will lead drills, guide continuity planning, and collaborate with leaders to strengthen readiness while ensuring CMS/JCAHO/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency management, business continuity, safety, or related field.
• Ability to build relationships across multiple sites and teams.
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to train diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating exercises and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activation and operational support of incident command structures (AOC).
• Coordinate and support during incidents to ensure effective communication and adherence to response protocols.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate drills and tabletop exercises for outpatient settings.
• Develop, maintain, and validate business continuity plans across ambulatory sites.
• Conduct safety rounding, inspections, and mitigation of hazards; support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Emergency management

Incident command system (ICS)

Risk assessment & analysis

Regulatory compliance

Training & education delivery

Communication & leadership

Relationship building

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Safety, Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:The Emergency Management, Business Continuity & Safety Specialist supports care sites by advancing preparedness, response, and resilience capabilities while promoting a safe environment for caregivers and patients. This role operates across geographically dispersed sites not tied to a single campus and partners closely with leaders to ensure readiness for emergencies and continuity of operations.This position provides broad support across emergency management, business continuity, life safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and security functions. The Specialist plays a key role in relationship management, rounding, training, and incident support, including supporting Administrator on Call (AOC) command structures and training.Essential FunctionsEmergency Management & Incident CommandSupports implementation of emergency management programs across sites within the market or area.Assists with activation and operational support of incident command, including support of Administrator on Call (AOC) structures.Provides coordination and support during incidents to ensure effective communication, situational awareness, and adherence to response protocols.Plans, facilitates, and evaluates exercises (e.g., drills, tabletops) tailored to outpatient settings.Contributes to risk assessments and mitigation planning at the clinic level.Business ContinuitySupports development, maintenance, and validation of business continuity plans across ambulatory sites.Partners with leaders to identify critical functions, dependencies, and recovery strategies.Assists with downtime preparedness and response (e.g., IT disruptions, facility impacts).Helps identify gaps and supports implementation of continuity improvements.Market Engagement & Relationship ManagementBuilds and maintains effective working relationships with market, clinic, and/or operational leaders.Conducts routine rounding to assess preparedness, reinforce standards, and identify risks.Serves as a market-facing resource for emergency management, continuity, and safety guidance.Promotes alignment between system standards and clinic-level practices.Regulatory and Life Safety SupportSupports compliance with life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and EPA).Assists with evacuation planning, fire safety, and safety drills and conducts safety rounding, safety inspections, and supports mitigation of hazards.Supports workplace violence prevention efforts, including training coordination and awareness initiatives.Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene & Security SupportProvides basic support for occupational safety programs, including hazard identification and follow-up.Assists with industrial hygiene concerns in partnership with subject matter experts.Assists with implementation of safety and health programs such as hazard communicationSupports incident investigation and assists with root cause analysisSupports clinic-level security awareness and response coordination.Escalates complex issues to appropriate specialized teams.Training & PreparednessDelivers, tracks, and/or coordinates training for leaders and caregivers on safety, emergency response, and business continuity.Supports Administrator on Call (AOC) training and readiness activities.Reinforces preparedness through ongoing education, engagement, and just-in-time training.Additional Posting Details:This role will participate in an on-call rotation following appropriate training and preparation for on-call responsibilities.This is a hybrid role supporting multiple facilities across the Canyon South and Southern Utah market areas .SkillsProgram CoordinationRisk Assessment and AnalysisEmergency Management ProceduresIncident InvestigationsIncident Command System (ICS) KnowledgePresenting information / trainingInterpersonal and Leadership SkillsRegulatory ComplianceCritical Thinking / Problem SolvingRelationship BuildingTechnical Writing / DocumentationMinimum QualificationsExperience in emergency management, business continuity, safety, or related field.Demonstrated ability to build relationships across multiple sites and teams.Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA).Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to prepare reports.Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate emergency management and safety information to diverse audiences.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Safety, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).Experience supporting ambulatory care or distributed healthcare environments.Familiarity with incident command systems and healthcare emergency response frameworks.Familiarity with industrial hygiene, occupational health, hazardous materials, and environmental complianceRelevant certifications (e.g., CEM, CBCP, ASP).OSHA 30-hour certificateExperience facilitating exercises, drills, or training programs.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health Utah Valley HospitalWork City:ProvoWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$34.26 - $53.96We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.