Emergency Preparedness Manager

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

Plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the systemwide emergency preparedness program for Children’s (hospitals, neighborhood locations, support/administration locations), ensuring compliance with all regional, state and industry regulatory compliance organizations such as Georgia Department of Public Health, Joint Commission, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Oversees the management of emergency management planning to ensure horizontal and vertical plan cohesion across the various departments within the healthcare system; oversees the systemwide emergency management training and exercise program to ensure compliance with regulatory programs as well as maintaining system capability; and manages the suite of emergency management disaster equipment across all locations including emergency management vehicles and trailers. This position reports to the Director Systems Safety and Emergency Management.

Requirements

4 years of experience in emergency preparedness with at least two years documented within a healthcare related field
Bachelor’s degree in emergency management (or related field) or 5 years of experience in related healthcare field
Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute National Incident Management System courses required: ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, ICS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction, ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-235: Emergency Planning
Eligible to be an instructor for Decontamination Train-the Trainer course through the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) within 1 year of hire or internal transfer
Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) course required
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) or through the International Association of Emergency Management (IAEM) at hire, or within 3 years of hire if an Emergency Manager certification is held from an agency in another state.
Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record
Demonstrated knowledge of the Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards, Center for Medicaid Medicare Services Hospital Standards, National Fire Protection Association, and national emergency management principles
Must be well organized and possess excellent written, oral communication skills, including public speaking capability
Effective decision making/problem-solving skills and demonstration of creativity in problem-solving
Demonstrated computer skills operating in a Windows environment and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, OneNote, and project management software
Ability to manage operational and grant budgets
Ability to work in a flexible manner responding to system or community emergencies on short notice
Ability to drive and operate Children’s vehicles, including vehicles with trailers

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in emergency management or related field or 7 years of experience in healthcare related field preferred
Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute G-235 Emergency Planning course preferred

Responsibilities

Operational and administrative responsibilities for the Emergency Preparedness Training & Exercise Coordinator as well as the Planning and Preparedness Coordinator.
Chairs systemwide Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC), Quarterly Emergency Management Recovery/Mitigation Coordination Committee, and supports designated hospital committees in the advancement of preparedness across the system.
Serves as lead instructor for training hospital staff on emergency management topics, including incident command system, family reunification, and hospital decontamination.
Coordinates and maintains site-based command centers that include emergency management supplies, emergency notification plans, and job action sheets.
Responds to emergencies as necessary to support the system. When activated, serves as the liaison within the Hospital Incident Command Structure/EOC.
Manages/oversees the systemwide Multi-Year Training and Exercise Program (MYTEP).
Coordinates the completion of all applicable after-action reports and the associated improvement planning.
Manages systemwide mass notifications network.
Develops and maintains regulatory agency required written emergency management plans, including preparation of the Joint Commission written review of scope/effectiveness of emergency management plans for presentation to Environmental Safety Management Committee (ESMC) and hospital leadership.
Manages departmental budget and related operational funding as well as Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR) grant funding.
Oversees collaboration of the hazard vulnerability analysis for all campus locations across the system.
Collaborates with the safety department regarding documentation, planning, and training related to hazardous materials.
Collaborates with the supply and purchasing department to ensure accurate inventories of emergency management supplies are available and maintained.
Collaborates with facilities engineering and system security on staff support for disaster response.
Actively participates in the Emergency Department Code Green (MCI) response subcommittee to ensure alignment of actions with systemwide programs.
Responsible for operating and driving Children’s vehicles throughout the organization, including vehicles with trailers, and to specified vendors or sites based on operational needs.