Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Operations Lead

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks an experienced Emergency Management professional to lead day-to-day planning, coordination and updates of the Emergency Management Program and EOP. You will also plan and execute hospital-wide EOP training and exercises, serving on the Emergency Preparedness Committee and coordinating Special Pathogen Treatment Center efforts.

The role requires 3+ years in emergency management in healthcare, with appropriate certifications and a valid driver's license; Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in EM/related field or a High School Diploma with healthcare EM experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• FEMA/HICS and NIMS certifications preferred.
• Experience in healthcare emergency management is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the director with writing, coordinating and organizing all Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) and policies.
• Prepares training materials, tracks attendance, and maintains EM training records.
• Assists drills and exercises including tabletop, functional and full-scale drills.
• Participates in environment-of-care rounds, site visits and fire drills with WVU Medicine team.
• Manages tracking for Special Pathogen Treatment Center grant deliverables and education.
• Acts as the primary contact for Special Pathogen coordination with regional/state authorities.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA and OSHA standards.
• Educates hospital leadership on the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS).
• Participates in EM subcommittees and external event planning for readiness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in Emergency Management/Public Health/Public law/Law Enforcement

High School Diploma + 2 years Emergency Management in healthcare

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management/Public Health/Public law/Law Enforcement

FEMA HICS 100, 200, NIMS 100, 200, 400, 700 certifications

HSEEP Certification

Job description

WVU Medicine seeks an experienced Emergency Management professional to lead day-to-day planning, coordination and updates of the Emergency Management Program and EOP. You will also plan and execute hospital-wide EOP training and exercises, serving on the Emergency Preparedness Committee and coordinating Special Pathogen Treatment Center efforts.

The role requires 3+ years in emergency management in healthcare, with appropriate certifications and a valid driver's license; Bachelor's degree