Emergency Management Coordinator - Emergency Preparedness - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Emergency Management Coordinator at Erlanger Health System supports organizational and regional emergency preparedness, healthcare emergency management, and disaster preparedness. The role coordinates with the Emergency Management Committee and multidisciplinary teams to integrate departmental and satellite-campus plans, policies, and procedures into the organizational Emergency Operations Plan. It maintains operational readiness across clinical and non-clinical programs, continuity-of-operations protocols, and incident-management strategies, and serves as a subject matter expert through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The coordinator plans and coordinates staff training, emergency drills, exercises, regional policies, and special-event support to meet applicable regulatory requirements. The position participates in emergency preparedness meetings and exercise-planning committees at local, regional, state, and federal levels; supports regional staff and practitioners; and provides direction, coaching, training, development, and performance management. The position also performs or supports patient care during prehospital and interfacility transports or as needed in the hospital. Duties include assessing trauma and medical patients, initiating indicated treatment under written guidelines and medical-control direction, and providing age-appropriate care based on patient assessment and established procedures. The coordinator must be able to perform Basic and Advanced Life Support, safely operate an emergency vehicle in varied weather and conditions, and work with regional hospitals, agencies, and emergency services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program.
Complete National Incident Management System courses 100, 200, 700, and 800; courses may be obtained within 90 days of employment.
At least three years of experience in emergency preparedness, healthcare safety, military emergency management or healthcare emergency operations, or public safety. Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
At least five years of continuous experience on an Advanced Life Support Ground Unit as an EMT-Paramedic, demonstrating general knowledge of prehospital medicine principles, practice skills, current trends, and developments.
Ability to use a computer and applicable software to perform essential job functions.
Licensed or certified as an EMT-Paramedic in the state of residence; Tennessee licensure must be obtained before starting clinical orientation.
Certification in BLS and ACLS.
Certification in one of PALS, PEPP, or PBTLS.
Certification in one of ITLS, PHTLS, or TNATC.
Certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Ability to perform Basic and Advanced Life Support practices and demonstrate sound judgment and organizational ability.
Above-average written and oral communication skills.
Ability to lift, twist, bend, and work in small, sometimes hazardous environments.
Ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle in emergency and non-emergency conditions and in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree recommended; bachelor's or master's degree preferred in emergency management, health sciences, industrial safety, law enforcement, or a related field, with related emergency management or operations experience.
Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NRP).
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, ITLS, PHTLS, and PEPP, PBTLS, or PALS.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in healthcare emergency management, emergency preparedness, disaster preparedness, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness strategies.
Coordinate with the Emergency Management Committee and support regional, departmental, and subcommittee groups.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to integrate departmental and satellite-campus emergency plans, policies, and procedures into the organizational Emergency Operations Plan, including annual integration of satellite-campus inpatient units and updates as needs or locations change.
Provide direction, coaching, training, development, and performance management aligned with organizational goals and expectations.
Plan and coordinate training and regional emergency drills that meet or exceed applicable DNV, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
Attend and participate in local, regional, state, and federal emergency preparedness meetings.
Coordinate and execute emergency preparedness exercises and represent regional sites on exercise-planning committees.
Assist in developing and implementing regional policies and procedures that conform to regulatory standards; explain and facilitate methods and training for practitioners and regional staff.
Serve as a subject matter expert during mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Maintain operational readiness and emergency preparedness initiatives, including clinical and non-clinical readiness programs, continuity-of-operations protocols, and incident-management strategies.
Collaborate on emergency preparedness business plans and support the structure, discipline, and deployment actions of Emergency Preparedness Emergency Operation Centers.
Coordinate, supervise, and staff special events.
Provide direct or indirect patient care during prehospital and interfacility transports or as needed within the hospital.
Assess trauma and medical patients and initiate indicated treatment in accordance with written guidelines and verbal medical-control direction.
Provide and prioritize age-appropriate patient care based on assessment, guidelines, and procedures.
Perform Basic and Advanced Life Support practices in patient care.
Safely operate an emergency vehicle in emergency and non-emergency conditions and in all types of weather.
Work with regional hospitals, agencies, and emergency services to support high-quality, compassionate care, and help maintain the cleanliness and efficiency of the Emergency Management and Event Medicine department.