Flight and Ambulance Emergency Response Plan Coordinator

Intermountain Health • Murray, UT

2d • $34 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for Intermountain Flight & Ambulance Services. This role ensures the organization’s readiness to respond to aviation and ground medical transport emergencies, coordinate drills and exercises, and maintains compliance with FAA, CAMTS, OSHA, and organizational requirements. The Emergency Response Coordinator collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical, aviation, communications, and regulatory agencies, to ensure a unified and effective emergency response. Essential Functions Develops, maintains, and updates the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 5.27, CAMTS, and other applicable standards. Coordinates and conducts regular emergency response drills and exercises, including tabletop and full-scale simulations, ensuring participation from all relevant departments and external partners. Serves as a liaison with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, hospitals, and aviation authorities during emergency events and preparedness activities. Ensures all staff receive initial and recurrent ERP training, including roles, responsibilities, and procedures for various emergency scenarios (e.g., aircraft accidents, medical emergencies, and natural disasters). Maintains accurate records of ERP training, drills, and after-action reports; tracks implementation of recommendations and lessons learned. Integrates ERP with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring risk assessments and continuous improvement processes are applied to emergency preparedness. Supports investigations and debriefings following emergency events, providing insights into process improvement and regulatory compliance. Stays current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks related to emergency response in air medical transport.

Requirements

• Experience in emergency management, aviation, medical transport, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of safety management systems, regulatory compliance, and emergency response protocols.
• Experience with training delivery and exercise facilitation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, set realistic goals, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in emergency management, safety, aviation, healthcare, or related field.
• Certification in emergency management (e.g., CEM, FEMA ICS/NIMS).
• Previous experience in air medical or aviation emergency response.
• Knowledge of helicopter air ambulance operations (14 CFR Part 135 Subpart L).
• Knowledge of CAMTS and other applicable medical transport standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 5.27, CAMTS, and other applicable standards.
• Coordinates and conducts regular emergency response drills and exercises, including tabletop and full-scale simulations, ensuring participation from all relevant departments and external partners.
• Serves as a liaison with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, hospitals, and aviation authorities during emergency events and preparedness activities.
• Ensures all staff receive initial and recurrent ERP training, including roles, responsibilities, and procedures for various emergency scenarios (e.g., aircraft accidents, medical emergencies, and natural disasters).
• Maintains accurate records of ERP training, drills, and after-action reports; tracks implementation of recommendations and lessons learned.
• Integrates ERP with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring risk assessments and continuous improvement processes are applied to emergency preparedness.
• Supports investigations and debriefings following emergency events, providing insights into process improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Stays current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks related to emergency response in air medical transport.

Benefits

• We 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.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree