Emergency Preparedness / Safety Specialist
Job Category : Non-supervisory
Requisition Number : EMERG001694
Location : Denison, IA 51442, USA
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop and update emergency preparedness plans, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments risk assessments, and after-action reports to identify gaps and improve preparedness strategies.
- Coordinate and lead full-scale emergency preparedness drills, tabletop exercises, simulations, and training exercises.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local emergency management regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local emergency management, emergency response agencies, local public health officials, and community partners.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on emergency protocols and procedures.
- Support incident response efforts and continuity of operations planning.
- Evaluate and improve preparedness and response programs based on lessons learned.
- Attend scheduled Regional Emergency Preparedness meetings.
- Chair the hospital's Emergency Preparedness Committee.
- Coordinate response and recovery efforts during actual emergencies, including communication, documentation, and resource deployment.
- Participate in CCMH Committees as assigned.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Perform other duties as assigned.Professional Requirements :
Complete annual educationMaintain patient confidentiality at allReport to work on time and asWear identification while onMaintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and localRepresent the organization in a positive and professional manner at allComply with all organizationalConduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDEAbility to work well under pressure and respond quickly to emergency situations.Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.Job Requirements :
Experience in emergency management, public safety, environmental health, or other related field.FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certifications 100, 200, 300, 700, 800, 2200.Experience in emergency preparedness, safety compliance, or risk management.Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMay require availability during events, nights, weekends, and holidays in the event of an emergency.Organizational / Core Competencies :
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