Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Job ID:
R135935
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$33.40 – $50.10
Location:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital – 1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
The position does require some evening and overnight coverage for Incident Command coverage
Scheduled Hours:
- Full Time Opening (80 hours a pay period)
- Days: Monday-Friday
- Require some evening and overnight coverage for Incident Command coverage
Major Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, coordinate and manage the operational activities of the Emergency Preparedness Program.
- Develops the Emergency Preparedness Committee including support to other Advocate Health Care Emergency Preparedness Committee Planning.
- Develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate the HICS (hospital incident command system) and NIMS (National Incident Management System)
- Work in collaboration with other disciplines to provide oversight for local/regional exercises that will evaluate effectiveness of the ALGH emergency preparedness program to include (but not limited too); surge, PPE, decontamination, isolation, hospital laboratory, hospital pharmacy, communication, and bioterrorism plans
- Work collaboratively with local and regional hospitals and governmental agencies to develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate regional disaster preparedness planning such the Illinois Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other plans.
- Participates on committees as requested, including, but not limited to: Emergency Management Committee, Environment of Care, Infection Prevention, Nursing Leadership
- Plan, direct, coordinate and manage hazmat activities and education
- Participates in the planning, development and implementation for educational programs for Emergency Preparedness.
- Acts as liaison during emergency event and documents according to regulatory requirements.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA, Accrediting Organization and all other regulatory agencies for hazmat training
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or equivalent, or licensed with the State in which the TM practices as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P)
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or equivalent, or licensed with the State in which the TM practices as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P)
Experience Required: 3-4 years of experience in Emergency Department, field paramedic experience, or emergency preparedness required. Leadership experience preferred. National Healthcare Disaster Board Certification (NHDP-BC) preferred. FEMA IS Courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 within 12 months of hire
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Basic computer skills, self-starter, good organizational skills with an attention to details and follow through, report writing capability. Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to travel to for classes and meetings. Must be flexible to attend day, afternoon, and evening meetings/ classes. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. Must be able to prepare and lecture on assigned topics. Job may require emergency call-in situations available to work varied work schedule 24/7/365 in period of public health emergency. Acts as secondary operator of the Regional Hospital Coordination Center. Valid driver’s license. Ability to lift >50 lbs. of equipment
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
