Emergency Preparedness Specialist

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

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, and severe weather and community disasters. Conducts and evaluates emergency training, drills and exercises and acts as a liaison to emergency management counterparts. Leads 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. Participates as a member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) during disasters/emergencies.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Associates 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, 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 skills to work independently without close supervision or specific instruction.

Job Duties

• 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 assigned region.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates emergency drills and exercises across the system or within a specific region to test the Emergency Operations Plan to remain in a state of readiness.
• Oversees the Campus Emergency Management Committee(s) in 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 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/emergencies.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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.

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