Emergency Preparedness Specialist - Ochsner Children's

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job organizes, coordinates, plans and conducts activities in all aspects of emergency preparedness and response, including but not limited to bio/chem events, evacuation, surge, and severe weather and community disasters. Conducts and evaluates emergency training, drills and exercises and acts as a liaison to emergency management counterparts. Leads development, implementation and management of the company’s Emergency Operations Plan and supporting plans for assigned facilities. Ensures campus/region meets all emergency management Joint Commission standards and maintains supporting documentation. Participates as a member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) during disasters/emergencies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in a safety/emergency management related field OR 1 year of experience in a safety/emergency management related field with a 4 year degree.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of practice
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, ESF8, PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits effective public speaking skills.
• Skills to establish and maintain good rapport with government authorities.
• Self-motivated with skills to work independently without close supervision or specific instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree
• Emergency Manager Certification

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts general emergency preparedness and response training for personnel.
• Leads emergency preparedness and response efforts and updates the Emergency Operations Plan(s) and supporting plans in assigned region.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates emergency drills and exercises across the system or within a specific region to test the Emergency Operations Plan to remain in a state of readiness.
• Oversees the Campus Emergency Management Committee(s) in assigned region and participates as a member of the company's Emergency Management Committee.
• Submits required reports for the Environment of Care committee.
• Acts as a liaison with the department of health’s regional coordinator and local and state emergency management counterparts.
• Completes and maintains documentation for all emergency management activities to meet Joint Commission standards.
• Oversees the emergency management alert/notification system, emergency management supply inventory, and the emergency management trailer in assigned region.
• Participates in planning and implementation of system-wide emergency management initiatives, and assists other regions within the company as needed.
• Participates as a member of the Incident Management Team during disasters/emergencies.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

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