Emergency Preparedness Specialist - Ochsner Children's

Job Overview This job organizes, coordinates, plans and conducts activities in all aspects of emergency preparedness and response, including but not limited to bio/chem events, evacuation, surge, severe weather, and community disasters. It conducts and evaluates emergency training, drills and exercises and acts as a liaison to emergency management counterparts. The role leads the development, implementation and management of the company’s Emergency Operations Plan and supporting plans for assigned facilities, ensures campus/region meets all emergency management Joint Commission standards and maintains supporting documentation, and participates as a member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) during disasters and emergencies. Key Responsibilities Schedules and conducts general emergency preparedness and response training for personnel. Leads emergency preparedness and response efforts and updates the Emergency Operations Plan(s) and supporting plans in the assigned region. Plans, conducts, and evaluates emergency drills and exercises across the system or within a specific region to test the Emergency Operations Plan and maintain readiness. Oversees the Campus Emergency Management Committee(s) in the assigned region and participates as a member of the company’s Emergency Management Committee. Submits required reports for the Environment of Care committee. Acts as a liaison with the department of health’s regional coordinator and local and state emergency management counterparts. Completes and maintains documentation for all emergency management activities to meet Joint Commission standards. Oversees the emergency management alert/notification system, emergency management supply inventory, and the emergency management trailer in the assigned region. Participates in planning and implementation of system-wide emergency management initiatives, and assists other regions within the company as needed. Participates as a member of the Incident Management Team during disasters and emergencies. Other related duties as required. Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associate’s degree. Work Experience Required: 5 years’ experience in a safety/emergency management related field, OR 1 year of experience in a safety/emergency management related field with a 4‑year degree. Certifications Required: Valid driver’s license in the state of practice. Preferred: Emergency Manager Certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, ESF8, and PowerPoint. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Strong interpersonal skills. Exhibits effective public speaking skills. Skills to establish and maintain good rapport with government authorities. Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently without close supervision or specific instruction. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health