Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Emergency Prep Specialist - St. Peter's Hospital - Full Time

If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with an award-winning company, we'd like to hear from you!  We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.

Duties:

• Plan, organize, direct and act as a resource for the Emergency Management functions of  St. Peter’s Health Partners system
• Coordinate with Federal, state and local agencies to place SPHP in a leadership position in the event of a community emergency
• Serves as the SPHP Emergency Preparedness content expert; orient and train staff; conduct drills and exercises to test the readiness of staff to disaster/emergencies
• Develop and update Emergency Preparedness plans, policies and procedures
• Must be familiar with HICS and NIMS and able to provide training to Hospital Incident Management Teams via a scenario based seminar
• Must be familiar with and able to utilize multiple emergency communication modalities
• Administers the operational aspects of the Hospital Preparedness grants including training to leadership, outreach to colleagues and fulfillment of grant deliverables
• Represent St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) at local and regional coalitions
• Chair Emergency Management Committees
• Design, develop, coordinate and conduct Emergency Preparedness drills and exercises for SPHP and community partners
• Chair the Hospital Emergency Response Team (Decon team), take part in training and act as an advocate for the team to leadership and community partners
• Provide regular training on evacuation, evacuation teams, planning and equipment
• This position requires dedication, communication, people and partnership building skills

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager - Safety, Emergency Management and Preparedness

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or equivalent field
• An Associate Degree in a related field and progressive experience in the Emergency Management paradigm (law enforcement, firefighting, Life Safety, Code Enforcement, clinical healthcare)    
• CEM or AEM and / or CHES certification a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local standards and codes (NFPA, NYS DOH)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for multiple accrediting agencies (CMS, Joint Commission, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of HICS and NIMS
• Must have completed IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 and be able to obtain ICS 300 and 400 within one year

Experience Requirements:

• Five years or more of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a clinical or emergency management capacity
• Direct experience with Emergency Management in a large organization

Performance Metrics:

• Hospital Preparedness Program grant deliverables
• Provision of training to colleagues in Fire / Evacuation and other as required

Pay Range: $64,500 - $103,188

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.