Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for assisting with collaborative planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the Emergency Management program, as well as promoting and fostering positive internal and external relationships. Additionally, this position will act as a catalyst between the department and its customers, staff, and employees at all levels to ensure continuity and quality of service and care provided by Emergency Management. This position does not have any direct reports and has no responsibility for providing direct patient care.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Manages the assigned service delivery area.
Leads emergency preparedness programs, including training, drills, and exercises.
Participates in on-call rotation, ensuring effective incident response, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Manages rounding processes, identifies deficiencies, and implements corrective actions.
Manages business continuity planning efforts and provide strategic guidance to department leadership.
Delivers emergency response training.
Conducts equipment maintenance and ensure readiness of emergency equipment, fleet, and supply inventory.
Contribute to specialized programs, committees, and readiness initiatives
Trains, develops, and communicates with staff.
Takes responsibility for financial stewardship in coordination with department leadership and organizational goals.
Achieves quality goals for assigned area.
Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area.
Provides staff feedback and coaching.
Manages conflict in a proactive manner and resolving them promptly.
Actively engages staff with updates and news, as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing staff and/or processes.
Knowledge of the assigned department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan, and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Ability to function calmly and competently in high-stress situations.
Qualifications
Required
Four (4) years of progressively more responsible emergency management experience.
Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) in Emergency Management Certificate within one (1) year of employment.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related area of assignment, or the equivalency.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds regularly and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient and employee safety. The incumbent plays a critical role in preparing the organization in case of an emergency or wide-spread disaster and will be a key team member in the event of a disruption of patient care or business services, which may involve environmental hazards.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84445
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday-Friday (some nights/weekends when responding to incidents)
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 16C EMERG PREPAREDNESS
Category Police Security/Safety
Workplace Set Up On-site
