Safety and Emergency Management Specialist

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Drafts and creates presentations, maintains document files, spreadsheets and manages projects and deadlines.
• Develops, coordinates and facilitates educational programs for Associates and providers related to safety and preparedness.
• Supports compliance efforts with hospital regulatory agencies through activities such as emergency manual audits and hazard vulnerability assessments.
• Assists with the design and conducting of exercises, project management and safety rounding.
• Audits and maintains tracking of safety findings, equipment and supply inventories.
• Rotating emergency medical supply cart stock, as needed.
• Evaluates emergency drills and events creating after action reports with realistic opportunities for improvement.
• Builds positive relationships with hospital leaders, local, regional, state and federal response, regulatory and emergency management agencies.
• Remains current with regulatory and compliance initiatives in emergency preparedness and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Required:
• Minimum of two years of experience in safety or emergency preparedness role.
• Associate's degree Must possess reliable transportation to work and travel to an MWHC hospital during disaster situations.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, homeland security, urban or regional planning, public administration or related discipline.
• Plan development and project management experience.
• License and/or Certifications:
• Required:
• FEMA ICS-100 and FEMA ICS-200 or achieved within six (6) months of hire
• Preferred:
• Incident Command System 300, 400, and 700 OSHA 30hr Compliance Course within the last 6 years

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."