Emergency Management Specialist PRN, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the coordination of system-wide Prisma Health emergency management efforts including education and training of staff; drills and exercises; maintaining records, equipment, and supplies; and support of other Emergency Management staff. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field of study.
Completion of FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 required within 30 days of hire.
Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry)
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Knowledge of mass notification, incident command, and inventory software systems

Nice To Haves

Associate degree and two (2) years related experience may be considered (in lieu of education and experience requirements).

Responsibilities

Provides education and training to staff regarding emergency management plans, equipment, and supplies.
Supports the implementation of ongoing education of staff on the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS).
Oversees management and implementation of First Receiver Awareness (FRA) and First Responder Operations (FRO) training.
Partners with Environment of Care to satisfy OSHA requirements for hospital-based first receivers of victims from incidents involving the release of hazardous substances.
Assists in planning, conducting, and evaluating emergency management drills and exercises in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Maintains all education, training, and exercise records, including After Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs).
Maintains all disaster equipment and supplies in a clean, secure location and ensure that all disaster resources are easily accessible and available for rapid deployment during a disaster.
Conduct annual disaster inventory in accordance with Joint Commission and grant regulations.
Monitors and oversees emergency preparedness supplies and equipment for hospital's decontamination units.
Maintains mass notification systems so that they are current and functional; conduct quarterly communication drills.
Provides support for Emergency Management staff.
Sets up and maintains departmental records, including but not limited to reports, committee minutes, agendas, time and attendance information, policies and procedures and forms.
Participates with internal and external task forces, committees, and agencies regarding emergency management including those at hospital, local, and state levels as required.
May serve in a HICS role or act as a liaison staff during an emergency or disaster.
Performs other duties as assigned.