Emergency Preparedness Coordinator jobs in the United States

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview: This position serves as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for emergency preparedness and emergency management for the Schuyler Hospital and Seneca View campus. Is responsible for all elements of the emergency preparedness program while adhering to organizational goals and objectives and meeting regulatory requirements. The position is responsible for updating, educating and testing the Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) plan, the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Hazardous Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) and assisting department directors at developing Department-Specific Emergency Operation Plans (DEOP) for the campus. Under the supervision of the Systems Director, the Coordinator will participate in related community programs and hospital emergency preparedness committee (HEPC) workgroups of Western New York. The Coordinator will work closely in the review and development of policies, procedures, education, tabletop exercises, committee meetings, drills and other Bio-terrorism grant deliverables, including continual development of the Emergent Mass Communication System.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Develops implements and maintains written emergency plans and policies.
2. Plans and coordinates disaster response and crisis management activities to include training and ensuring regulatory compliance.
3. Conducts and coordinates routine training, drills and educational initiatives to hospital personnel.
4. Develops contacts and serves as liaison with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
5. Serves on various environment of care, emergency management and safety committees with direct oversight of related management plans and policies.
6. Manages assigned budgets and capital projects to ensure adherence to forecasted targets and successful completion of initiatives.
7. Maintains inventories of emergency preparedness supplies.
8. Manages applicable grants
9. Performs special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested.
10. Valid driver's license is required
11. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Other Duties

1. Travel for this position is required.
2. Participation in community and employee engagement activities is required.
3. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position

Requirements:

Education - A Bachelors' Degree is preferred or equivalent experience. Professional certification in Emergency Management is preferred. Must have successfully completed 100, 200, 300, 700 & 800 level NIMS/ICS courses.

Experience - Minimum 5 years' experience working in corporate safety and security, law enforcement, emergency management, or emergency response. Healthcare experience is preferred. Experience with healthcare Emergency Management Systems and the Hospital Incident Command System. The candidate will express the ability to work independently, be able to lead associated meetings, computer software skills required to complete assignments, very good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to handle high stress situations with a calm demeanor.

Licensure - Valid NYS Driver's license.

Physical Requirements - Ability to round throughout the hospital in all departments and staff locations.

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.