Coordinator, Safety & Emergency Management

Valley Health System•Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational tasks assigned by the Director of Safety & Emergency Management in support of Safety and Emergency Management functions at one or more Valley Health System (VHS) Hospitals. The Coordinator may assist in providing support to VHS hospitals and all associated VHS business entities within proximity to these assigned campuses. Reports directly to the Director, Safety and Emergency Management. Conducts fire drill, environmental rounding and safety inspections.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
(1) year of experience in healthcare, emergency management, fire and rescue, military, National Guard, Reserves, with FEMA and hazardous materials training.
Valid driver's license is required.
Required to obtain training in Incident Command 100, 200, and 700 in the first year.
Required to obtain OSHA 40 hours Safety Certification for General Industry within the first two years.
Customer oriented with sufficient understanding of system operations with ability to accurately assess priorities required.
Excellent communication skills required.
Ability to effectively and professionally lead and communicate with staff at all levels within the organization required.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent or emergency management related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting annual inventory of mass casualty equipment and supplies.
Assists with conducting Risk Assessments related to Safety & Emergency Management, the Physical Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management.
Attends Pre-Construction meetings.
Prepares reports and provides education and training related to Safety & Emergency Management as assigned.
Assists in the annual Hazardous Chemical Inventory.
Helps the facility Safety & Emergency Management Manager(s) prepare for disaster drills and participates in drills and assists in actual disaster response.
Assists facility Safety & Emergency Manager in maintaining hospital-based plans and programs designed to ensure that all assigned VHS hospitals and business entities maintain a state of compliance readiness with regard to DNV CMS, OSHA, DEQ, DEP, EPA and other State and Federal requirements as required for Safety, Life Safety, Emergency Managment and other standards and regulations.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally.
In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .