Emergency Management Specialist Jobs

Overview

Job Summary

Serves as a technical advisor in the department evaluating, planning, and implementing ongoing organization-wide processes and practices. Conducts extensive research, data collection, evaluation and analysis. Responsible for the Emergency Management (EM) program. Educates, trains and manages the Emergency Operation Plan. Manages an ongoing process to collect information and opportunities under a continuous quality improvement system. Identifies, evaluates, and develops strategies for the Emergency Management program to comply with all regulatory requirements and identified industry best practices. Responsible for maintaining procedures for mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and continuity of business. Leads facility(s) in developing and implementing the necessary documentation. Plans, executes and evaluates; including the creation of after-action reports and lessons learned; exercises of various types and scope. Responds and recovers to emergency events. Manages an incident command system.

Essential Functions

• Develops, tracks and reports status reports.
• Provide leadership and act as a subject matter expert for Emergency Management functions working within to assure compliance with Emergency Management standards.
• Work with peers among facility(s) in Emergency Management functions to direct implementation and monitoring of identified Emergency Management program recommendations.
• Periodically will take Administrator on Call duties for the Atrium health EM department and organization.
• Regularly conduct rounds for the facility(s) included in the scope of the program and related fields.
• Coordinates development of standardized reporting and implements an effective audit program to assure compliance.
• Develops and delivers presentations.
• Provide technical and subject matter expert for facility(s) during emergency and disaster situations.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships within the System and with professional organizations and other healthcare organizations, municipal services, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop and submit reports of survey assessment findings, recommendations and assists in identifying and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate and uphold a defined scope of Emergency Management program(s) to comply with all licensures, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate collection, organization, analysis, and standardized reporting of information and corrective actions in conjunction with an effective audit program.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with professional organizations and other healthcare organizations, municipal services, and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain equipment, tools and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures at the corporate, facility and department level.
• Implements and oversees special projects.
• Assists with the development, documentation, and program direction for service lines within the department.
• Coordinates collection, organization, and analysis of information, and corrective actions.
• Develop and conduct Emergency Management education and training.

Physical Requirements

Works in an office environment sitting, standing, and walking. Works with standard office equipment (computer, telephone, fax, copter, etc.). May spend time in a healthcare facility or support services setting. Must be able to carry up to 15 pounds. Travel to other facilities is required. Responsible for working in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred. 5 to 7 years' experience in related discipline required. 3 years' experience in healthcare preferred. Professional licensure or certification (i.e. PE, AIA) preferred.