Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Job at Phoebe Putney Health System
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
JOB SUMMARY
- Maintain, monitor and direct the Emergency Management Program at the assigned facility for Phoebe. Maintains knowledge and expertise in emergency management programs and policies. Assists in the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness drills and exercises with hospital, city, county, regional and state representatives; Ensures that Emergency Response Plans adhere to any local, state and federal emergency preparedness regulations. Chairs the respective Hospital Emergency Management Committee. Participates in Mutual Aid Task Force Meetings, RCH Meetings, GEMA All Hazard Council Meetings, LEPC Meeting, etc.. Participates with the Georgia Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Public Health, Emergency Management Agencies and other health care providers in regional emergency planning efforts. Conducts regular medical disaster planning meetings for hospitals in Region K. Maintains emergency preparedness capacity to assist other hospitals in the region with patient transfers, shared personnel, equipment and other resources in a disaster or evacuation.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Non Degree Program in Trained in Incident Command - FEMA IS 100-HC, IS 200-HC, IS 700 and IS 800-B (Required).
- 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management or related field; in lieu of Bachelor's degree: Certification in Hospital Emergency Coordination and a minimum of 10 years experience in Emergency Management is acceptable (Required)
- 2 - 3 years Emergency preparedness experience preferably in a hospital environment. (Required)
- 0 - 1 year Experience in conducting training sessions and/or drills related to emergency preparedness. (Required)
- 0 - 1 year Demonstrated experience in reacting calmly and effectively in stressful situations with rapidly changing priorities (Required)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator.
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Analytical
- Grammar/Spelling
- Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Clerical Skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards governing health care emergency management.
- Requirements and standards include, but are not limited to, The Joint Commission, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS).
- Ability to serve as the technical authority in emergency management programs in a complex medical environment.
- Includes evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of programs, developing and/or modifying programs at all levels within the health care system.
- Demonstrated project management skills including the ability to plan, prioritize, make decisions, meet deadlines and manage resources.
- Have near normal hearing - Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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