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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety manager in Utah is $36.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.44 and $46.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Patient Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and procedures to ensure patient safety in healthcare settings. They analyze data, investigate incidents, and collaborate with medical staff to minimize risks and improve healthcare outcomes. Their duties often include staff training, compliance monitoring, and fostering a culture of safety. By identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures, they help reduce medical errors and enhance patient care quality.

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Patient Safety Managers are responsible for monitoring and analyzing safety data, leading investigations into adverse events, and facilitating root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences. They collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams to develop and implement safety protocols, provide education on best practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role often involves reviewing incident reports, presenting findings to leadership, and recommending process improvements. These activities help create a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring safer outcomes for patients and a supportive environment for staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the patient safety manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Safety Manager, you need expertise in healthcare quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and applicable certifications such as CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality). Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and healthcare accreditation standards like The Joint Commission is typically required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively guide teams through safety initiatives and foster a culture of safety. These competencies are vital to proactively identify risks, implement solutions, and ensure high standards of patient care and safety across healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Manager job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,530 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Patient Experience Program Manager

West Jordan, UT • On-site

CommonSpirit Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women’s Choice Award for America’s 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.


As our Patient Experience Program Manager, you will drive a patient-centered culture across assigned markets, partnering with front-line staff, leaders, and physicians to identify barriers and implement targeted strategies to improve patient experience measures.

Every day you will support rounding, service recovery, coaching, and real-time feedback. You will rotate across multiple hospitals in the region, assisting in the design, education, and implementation of patient experience strategies, ensuring alignment and integration of CommonSpirit Health's values into daily practice to elevate the voice of the patient and foster a culture of compassion and accountability.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong program management and leadership skills, expertise in patient experience best practices, excellent communication and coaching abilities, and a proven capacity to drive cultural change and achieve performance improvements across diverse hospital settings.

  • Analyze patient experience data (e.g., HCAHPS, Press Ganey) and partner with leaders to address low performing domains.
  • Coach staff, leaders, and providers on best practices for communication, empathy, and responsiveness.
  • Serve as a PX subject matter expert and resource for leaders across the market.
  • Conduct purposeful patient and family rounding to identify service gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead or co-lead key projects aimed at improving patient loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Nursing, and Operational leaders to integrate PX into daily workflows.

Required

  • Bachelor Degree in Education, Psychology, Communications, Public Health or related field
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare operations, patient experience or quality improvement
  • Experience with LEAN Six Sigma or Studer principles

Preferred

  • Certified patient experience professional

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