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This position is also responsible for EMS liaison--EMS background required with current Wisconsin EMS license. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinates, monitors and evaluates plans designed to identify, evaluate, and alleviate risks in the Environment of Care (EC) that may adversely affect the life and/or health of patients, staff, and visitors
Develops and coordinates training programs and protocols for employees in the areas of awareness (preparedness), mitigation, response and recovery. This includes oversight of the hospital based Patient Decontamination program
Conducts onsite environmental tours and inspections to identify vulnerabilities and potential hazards by applying both principles of risk and safety management and emergency preparedness planning and response
Works closely with the agency and/or external representatives having jurisdiction on safety related inspections by accompanying them on tours and actively participates in any required corrective action
Monitors compliance with TJC (The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Services), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), and other city, state and federal regulations as they relate to emergency preparedness and environment of care. Works with management in following up and correcting identified concerns and compliance issues
Identifies and collaborates with site leadership/staff to develop site emergency readiness plans to include training, equipment needs, communication needs, facility needs and other issues as identified
Serves as a resource and liaison with external markets/agencies such as Public Health, WHEPP (Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program), city, county and state emergency management, as it relates to emergency preparedness. Serves as an emergency management liaison to assigned facilities to ensure consistency in emergency preparedness planning, exercise development and equipment selection
Chairs the EC safety committee and completes/maintains all required documents (i.e. committee minutes, risk assessments, management plans, annual evaluations, and other communications with administration and staff). Assists in the application for hospital funding through state sponsored initiatives
Prepares reports to site administrators or regulatory agencies as required. Provides information and analyzes data allowing management/staff to evaluate key issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and take preventive measures as needed
Reviews, develops and implements safety and emergency preparedness policies and procedures while following regulation standards in collaboration with leadership
acts as a liaison and resource between pre-hospital care providers, the community, public officials, local technical colleges, supported hospitals and providers, to promote improved quality of pre-hospital care as it relates to educational needs and continuity of care among pre-hospital care delivery systems
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Safety or related field
Typically requires 3 years of experience in safety, environment of care, and emergency preparedness
Knowledge in OSHA, TJC, NIOSH regulations, and other city, state, and federal regulations related to safety and emergency preparedness
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of staff, physicians, and agencies
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
Ability to follow through on projects/assignments to completion independently
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Must have functional speech, vision, smell, touch and hearing
Must be physically able to wear and function in a Level C protective suit for training, simulation and actual responses to decontamination needs
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
EMS background required with current Wisconsin EMS license
What we offer:
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
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