Emergency Management Officer 80760

Job Summary: Responsible for the coordination and implementation of emergency preparedness standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Coordinate education and exercises within the organization to ensure an organized response during a disaster. Responsibilities include the integration of safety and other relevant regulations, and 24/7 oversight of incident and event response as outlined by the Health System and to maintain compliance with NFPA Life Safety Code, OSHA, FDA, and other local and state governmental agencies.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate with a minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, continuing education or certification is preferred. In some cases, the organization would favor the candidate to have healthcare experience more than a degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare-related field to include emergency preparedness, safety, and/or regulatory compliance preferred.
• Certification in Emergency Management/ Preparedness preferred.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 1 year from date of hire.
• Ability to design lesson plans, coordinate courses, and assist/conduct realistic simulated training.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts both orally and in writing. This may include speaking in front of groups of people.
• Familiarity with healthcare emergency preparedness, including security, safety, HAZMAT, OSHA, NIMS, HICS, HVA, CMS, and hospital accreditation body (e.g., TJC, DNV-GL) related criteria.
• Familiarity with Hospital Preparedness Program capabilities.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.