Disaster Surge Coordinator - Radiation and Environ Safety - TEMPORARY

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

When the work you do every day affects the lives of others, every effort, detail, and second counts. This culture of passion and dedication runs through Cedars-Sinai. It’s one reason we earned six consecutive Magnet designations for nursing excellence. You’ll work with premier healthcare professionals and use innovative facilities. You’ll have what you need to do something incredible—for yourself and others. Join us and see why we are tied #1 in California and ranked ten years straight on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. What's this role all about? This is a temporary benefited role, expected to run through 12/31/2026, with the possibility of extension. As a Temporary Disaster Surge Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our emergency management and disaster response programs are flawless. This role is exceptionally outstanding as it allows you to collaborate with world-class professionals and compete with the best in the industry. Your responsibilities will include: Planning, developing, and carrying out emergency management/disaster response programs (e.g., mass decontamination, mass casualty). Coordinating and liaising with community, city, county, state, and federal agencies involved in disaster response (e.g., FEMA, Red Cross, local Police, Fire, and EMS departments). Crafting, implementing, and presenting programs for management and staff. Coordinating efforts for Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission accreditation as it relates to emergency management planning. You will be working under the general supervision of the Medical Center Safety Office, Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Director of Emergency Management. This cooperative setting will enable you to effectively apply established approaches and contribute meaningfully to community health and safety.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience (required).
• A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of previous hospital experience in a comprehensive Emergency Management/Trauma Surge Program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a group-focused setting.
• A determination to succeed and the ability to handle fast-paced situations with ease.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience of three to five (3-5) years in Emergency Management, Safety, or Health Care (preferred).
• A Master's Degree or equivalent experience and/or professional certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and carrying out emergency management/disaster response programs (e.g., mass decontamination, mass casualty).
• Coordinating and liaising with community, city, county, state, and federal agencies involved in disaster response (e.g., FEMA, Red Cross, local Police, Fire, and EMS departments).
• Crafting, implementing, and presenting programs for management and staff.
• Coordinating efforts for Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission accreditation as it relates to emergency management planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED