Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

12h•$33 - $51

About The Position

Great opportunity for an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola Medicine. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. Under the direction of the EMS Medical Director, POD Medical Director, and Director and Manager of EMS, the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation, and evaluation of Loyola University Medical Center Region 8 POD Hospital Disaster Preparedness and Response Program. This program spans nineteen hospitals, three counties (Cook, DuPage, and Will), state-certified health departments, emergency management agencies, and numerous schools and private agencies. The role involves researching and interpreting laws and guidance for healthcare preparedness, developing and updating regional mitigation, preparedness, recovery, and response plans, and establishing exercise scenarios to meet compliance and grant deliverables. Additionally, the coordinator facilitates planning and response objectives with regional partners and leads education and training initiatives for disaster preparedness and incident response.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Successful completion of Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) Coursework: ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Health Administration, Disaster Management or other related fields
Successful completion of Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) Coursework ICS 300 & 400
Current Illinois licensure as a health care professional and health care expertise

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day operations, implementation, and evaluation of Loyola University Medical Center Region 8 POD Hospital Disaster Preparedness and Response Program.
Researching and interpreting laws and guidance for healthcare preparedness
Developing and updating regional mitigation, preparedness, recovery, and response plans
Establishing exercise scenarios to meet compliance and grant deliverables.
Facilitates planning and response objectives with regional partners
Leads education and training initiatives for disaster preparedness and incident response.