CAH-EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR in Carthage, New York at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Carthage Area Hospital-Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - Full-Time Day Shift 7:30a-4:30p (8-hour shift)- Req 7798

Pay Range: $26.40-$34.31*

Oversees daily operations of emergency preparedness. Assumes the following responsibilities including, but not limited to, maintenance of adequate stock/supplies, evaluation of unit-based and hospital wide drills and exercises, policy and procedure monitoring, and enforcement. Chairs the Environmental Health and Safety Committee and holds quarterly meetings, serves as a member of various hospital committees and investigates all safety events.Reviews and edits all emergency plans in accordance with regulations. Performs environment of care rounds of hospital departments. Performs duties associated with NYS DOH Hospital Preparedness Program grant. In addition, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will conduct QA/QI audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a liaison between fire departments, local and state agencies, law enforcement, Fort Drum and the hospital.

REPORTS TO:

• VP of Security

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Previous experience in emergency management

• Knowledge of and ability to deal with regulatory agencies, i.e., NYS DOH, The Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA

• Safety, emergency preparedness, risk and quality improvement experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Emergency Management or related field

• Leadership and management experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current BLS

Preferred:

• Hazmat Certified

• FEMA Certification

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Listen and communicate in a respectful manner

• Ability to work independently and as a team leader

• Strong organizational skills

• Use of computer, the internet and audio/video equipment

• Conduct small and large group presentations

• Ability to write progress reports to inform committees of progress, meeting requirements and goals of the program

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans are encouraged to apply.