Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator (2026-0608)

Job Title: Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator Req: 2026-0608 Location: VMC Main Campus City State: Renton, WA Department: Safety Management Shift: Days Type: Full Time

FTE: 1

Category: Professional (NCNM) Salary Range: Min $34.98 - Max $50.72/hourly DOE Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to Call 24/7) Job Description The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator JOB OVERVIEW: The Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to the hospital's Safety and Emergency Management programs. This role assists the Emergency Management Specialist and Safety Specialist in maintaining regulatory compliance, coordinating training and drills, tracking corrective actions, managing documentation, and supporting day-to-day program operations. This position focuses on coordination, documentation, communication, and program support rather than primary program ownership. DEPARTMENT: Safety & Emergency Management Prerequisites An Associate's degree in: Emergency Management, Occupational Safety, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare, safety, compliance, emergency management, or regulatory coordination required. Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting is strongly preferred. Experience With Documentation Management And Regulatory Tracking Preferred. Must complete JC Physical Environment and Life Safety Base Camps within 6 months of hire, unless completed already. Must have 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification or complete with 6 months of hire. Must have RCRA/DOT certification of complete within 6 months of hire. Must complete National Incident Management System training within six months of hire unless completed already- IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800 NIMS. Must have a valid Washington State driver's license or obtain one within 30 days of employment. Professional certifications including but not limited to, CIH, CHSP, ASP, CSP, or CHST, CHEP, CHMM certifications strongly preferred. Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment And Working Conditions Regular and punctual attendance is a condition of employment. Physical requirements include having adequate vision and hearing to perform daily responsibilities; being subject to considerable standing, stooping, kneeling and exposure to hazardous substances used during the work. Requires ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with employees and the public. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or substances. Will travel from place to place by foot and by vehicle. Mobility, including entering confined spaces, roof or other areas using ladders or other access devices. Must be able to work and function properly in appropriate types of personal protective equipment. May be required to stay at or return to work during public health incidents and/or emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident. Essential Responsibilities And Competencies Under the direction of the Safety and Emergency Management Manager, maintain department records, update program policies and procedures, and manage program data. Schedule, facilitate, and conduct fire safety training and fire drills for all shifts. Coordinate with stakeholders and provide safety training by conducting demonstrations or hands‑on instructions at new employee orientations and various classroom environments. Support the department in the implementation of on‑going education of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) throughout the organization, including supporting the following responsibility areas: security and safety, communications, training, operations, logistics, planning, finance and operations. Review accident reports. Identify any trends and make recommendations for prevention of future incidents. Following department procedures, inspect equipment and document any maintenance or updates required. Track and ensure corrections to equipment are completed in a timely manner. Run Environment of Care reports for follow up to ensure that violations have been corrected. Assess safety risks and hazards with department staff and communicate concerns to the Safety and Emergency Management Manager. Perform detailed technical and regulatory research related to Safety and Emergency Management programs, including Safe Patient Handling, Workplace Violence, Environment of Care compliance audit findings and more. Prepare department reports, communications, and other materials as needed. Establish and maintain effective work relationships utilizing conflict resolution and group process techniques, when necessary, with varying levels of management and professionals. Assist in the development of training curriculum for various safety trainings. Assist with the activation of disaster plans and coordinate communications and responses on behalf of the department under the guidance of the Safety and Emergency Management Manager. Attend hospital‑related subcommittee meetings, contribute ideas and monitor the planning process. Provide support in the development of project plans and timelines for accomplishing outstanding tasks. Identify inconsistencies among plans and propose corrective measures. Identify systems and operational problems and propose solutions to department leadership. Work with department staff and stakeholders to build consensus with departmental response plans. Attend Workplace Safety Committee meetings, take notes and submit meeting minutes. Attend additional department or related meetings as requested. Participate in Environmental Tours of hospital and other departments with Physical Environment members. Collate and sync reports on all tours and communicate deficiencies to leadership for corrections. Support and coordinate the response to and investigation of hospital safety emergencies such as fires, hazardous materials incidents, and severe employee injuries. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive safety culture at VMC. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Understanding of basic principles of Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety. Understand standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis, prevention, and control techniques. Public speaking experience for making effective oral presentations. Operational problem solving/decision-making experience. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Ability to remain calm and organized during emergency situations. Same Qualifications (duplicate) Understanding of basic principles of Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety. Understand standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis, prevention, and control techniques. Public speaking experience for making effective oral presentations. Operational problem solving/decision-making experience Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong attention to detail.Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to work collaboratively across departments. Ability to remain calm and organized during emergency situations Additional Information Date Created: 4/2026 Grade: NC-08 FLSA: Non-Exempt Cost Center: 8709 #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley Medical Center & Clinics