Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator

Vassar Brothers Medical Center•Poughkeepsie, NY

131d•$20 - $29

About The Position

Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager, the Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing the Trauma Injury Prevention Program for Vassar Brothers Medical Center. The program aims to educate the community about injury prevention and trauma care, indirectly reduce death and injury by improving regional trauma care, and raise the Trauma Center’s visibility through public awareness and positive media coverage generated by community outreach.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least two years of clinical healthcare experience working within a trauma program.
Knowledge of injury epidemiology, including health burden, risk factors, and disparities.
Experience developing, overseeing, and evaluating the effectiveness of community benefit programs.
Knowledge of current best-practice recommendations, such as AAP and NHTSA recommendations for child passenger safety and injury prevention.
Knowledge of basic graphic design principles and desktop publishing techniques.
Knowledge of communications theory and public relations techniques.
Strong media relations skills and comfort with public speaking.
Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Effective time management skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and with diverse groups and teams.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Certification in Basic Life Support, Child Passenger Safety Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Paramedic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of public relations or community outreach experience.
Experience working with healthcare, political, and safety communities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement injury prevention programs.
Serve as a resource to nursing staff, pre-hospital personnel, and other outside personnel on trauma care and injury prevention education.
Conduct community education programs for diverse populations and coordinate responses to requests for injury prevention information.
Develop and maintain a public presence for the prevention program.
Develop brochures, audiovisual aids, and presentation handouts.
Act as a spokesperson for injury and trauma prevention issues.
Liaise with other hospitals and community groups on trauma prevention and outreach.
Identify, pursue, and obtain program support and/or grant funding.
Establish and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Maintain and model REACH Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, and Honor.
Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as required.