Global Medical Response

Specialist Risk and Safety

Global Medical Response$90K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in safety and risk management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, or Industrial Safety preferred.
  • Proficient in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
  • Skilled in writing reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical and regulatory documents.
  • Effective presentation skills for groups of managers and employees.
  • Ability to solve practical problems amid limited standardization.
  • Valid driving record per GMR guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate investigation and reporting of safety incidents.
  • Conduct regular site visits and ride-alongs to assess safety conditions.
  • Build and maintain effective communication and relationships with management and employees.
  • Ensure implementation of the GMR Safety Management System.
  • Act as a resource for management and employees regarding infectious disease exposure.
  • Assist in directing health services for immunizations and testing follow-up.
  • Ensure the posting of the OSHA 300A log.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan options.
  • Disability insurance provided.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid vacation and time off benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Specialist Risk and Safety

Northern California/Bay Area

Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County

Hybrid

Salary Range: $90000K-$100000K

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Specialist Risk and Safety is responsible for coordinating safety and risk management activities, including assisting with the development and improvement of organizational processes for creating a safe and healthy work environment where accidental losses are prevented, or their effects are minimized, at a reasonable cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitates the investigation and reporting of all safety incidents to the Manager of Safety, Health, and Risk Management and other appropriate personnel. Coordinates the collection of information needed to file a claim.
  • Regularly visits operational locations and conducts ride-a-longs to observe conditions and identify needs to improve the safety of the operation.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication within the operation at all levels and provides counsel to management on safety and risk management.
  • Ensures the effective implementation of the GMR Safety Management System.
  • Serves as a resource to management and employees on exposures to infectious diseases.
  • Assists in the direction of employee health services regarding immunizations, testing, and post-exposure follow-up.
  • Ensures posting of the OSHA 300A log.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to and complies with information systems security.
  • It is the responsibility of every computer user to:
    • Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures.
    • Attend Information Systems security training, when offered.
    • Report information systems security problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two (2) years of experience in safety and risk management.
  • Bachelor27s degree in Health Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, or Industrial Safety is preferred.
  • Skilled in the use of personal computers and associated word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Driving record to comply with GMR guidelines.
More Information about this Job
  • Salary Range $90K-$100K Range
  • Check out our careers siteBenefits | GMR Careersto learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.
  • The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 7.3.2026.

About Global Medical Response

Global Medical Response (GMR) is a leading medical transportation company that provides emergency and non-emergency medical services across the United States. The company operates through its subsidiaries, including American Medical Response (AMR), Rural Metro Fire, Air Evac Lifeteam, and Guardian Flight. GMR provides ambulance services, air medical transport, fire protection, and other medical transportation services to hospitals, healthcare facilities, and government agencies. The company has a fleet of more than 7,000 vehicles and aircraft and employs over 38,000 people. GMR is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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