FLSA Status: Exempt Original Date: Last Revision: August 2018 JOB SUMMARY: Assists the Piedmont Healthcare Preparedness Coalition manager with professional and administrative work including planning, organizing, and directing the implementation of the Piedmont Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (PHPC) work plan, regional projects approved by the Coalition and the regional medical disaster response and recovery (Emergency Support Function 8) program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or Emergency Management related field with two years' experience in healthcare emergency management and one-year experience in disaster preparedness planning; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current licensure to practice as a Healthcare Professional in the State of North Carolina by the appropriate licensing agency. Certification in ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, FEMA IS 235, and HSEEP, or the ability to gain those certifications within one year of employment. North Carolina driver's license. Maintains licensure to operate forklift equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and stays informed about changes in policies and procedures.
2. Serves as the Operations Section Chief on a daily basis for the Healthcare Preparedness Coalition. Responsible for facility maintenance/repair on building, equipment, or services to ensure adequate and smooth daily operations of the Piedmont Healthcare Preparedness Center.
3. Coordinates regional resource request fulfillment. Coordinates asset deployment and demobilization.
4. Coordinates regional training courses based on the gaps identified by the Piedmont HPC.
5. Serves as the Operations Section Chief for all SMAT II deployments using the National Incident Management System Incident Command System or the Hospital Incident Command System Version 2014 (HICS-2014) as appropriate.
6. Assists SMAT II Team Leader by maintaining volunteer record management and SMAT II team roster to ensure credentialing and SMAT team deployment readiness status.
7. Serves as the Regional SMAT III, Ambulance Strike Team and Ambulance Bus liaison and coordinator. Ensures sustainment project submission and sustainability projects are completed annually.
8. Attends meetings as requested by the NCOEMS Hospital Preparedness Coordinator or the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Planner
9. Assists the RHPP and the HPC with the facilitation and coordination of regional disaster education, training, and exercises for all appropriate regional partners. Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of the State Medical Assistance Resource Tracking Tool (SMARTT).
10. Completes all aspects of Scope of Work as determined by NCOEMS and provides monthly situation report of job activities to NCOEMS and the Piedmont HPC. Strengthens relations with stakeholders throughout the geographical boundaries of the HPC, and works as directed by RHPP to determine what assistance may be required to update their Regional All-Hazard Health and Medical Response and Recovery Plans
11. Assists the Mobile Disaster Hospital as necessary to ensure good working relationship.
12. Assumes responsibility for self-directed professional growth, attending in-services, meetings and other educational offerings as required.
13. Completes all duties identified in the ASPR HPR&R Grant Program Scope of Work for their position, any additional duties that are identified to fall under the position expertise, and any additional duties as assigned by managers.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong organizational and time management skills Strong team leadership skills and ability to work with representatives of various organizations and divergent perspectives Strong public speaking and presentation skills Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency services, grant administration, and project management Knowledge of local, state and federal laws related to disaster planning and emergency services Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of emergency medical services and hospital disaster response planning Knowledge of office technology and presentation software
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
On call 24 hours per day and must be able to respond to all emergencies Must be able to wear a variety of personal protective equipment in a variety of environmental conditions Work climate varies from clean and well lit to wet, dark, and constricting spaces Significant overnight travel may be required Possible deployment with the State Medical Assistance Team into austere environments anywhere in the Southeastern United States Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, toxic agents, and radioactive materials