Emergency Management and Safety Consultant

Manage, organize, develop, and implement a comprehensive safety and emergency preparedness program. Works closely with the Safety Officer, Carilion Clinic Director Risk Management, Security Services, Engineering/Maintenance, Clinical Engineering, Infection Control, and cooperatively with all staff, physicians and visitors, to ensure a safe environment and appropriate response to emergency situations. Provides safety management and emergency preparedness education programs and activities. Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation for state and federal agencies, The Joint Commission and OSHA pertaining to emergency preparedness.

• Responsible for providing direction for an effective emergency preparedness and safety management program to include design and implementation of processes, policies and procedures that support the environment of care safety functions. Participates in regional policy and procedure development.
• Facilitates and coordinates the functions of the facility Safety Committee. Directs the Safety Meister program.
• Collaborates with Hospital Administration in staging and implementing facility-wide, as well as regional, emergency management/preparedness and mass casualty drills.
• Consults with the Incident Commander during implementation of the facilities Incident Command Structure when an actual incident occurs. Works with the Facility Support Services Director to ensure hospital readiness to treat patients contaminated with hazardous materials. Works in cooperation with local officials as needed.
• Delivers. Coordinates, schedules, related educational programs (related to safety/emergency management. Develops presentation materials. Assesses training needs based of risk assessments and other survey data.
• Coordinates the hazard surveillance assessment program to include semi-annual assessments in patient care areas and annual assessments in non-patient care areas. Assists managers in the development of action plans for correction of deficiencies identified.
• Actively participates in Infection Control risk assessments for all hospital-based construction projects.
• Consults with appropriate system resources to ensure documentation is in place for Joint Commission, OSHA, State and Federal Licensure pertaining to emergency management readiness. Recommends changes needed to ensure compliance with standards.

Education: Associate's degree and/or 4 years of experience in emergency management or safety required. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience: Three years experience in emergency management, risk or safety in a clinical setting required. Training in hazardous materials, incident command, and disaster response required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Current Virginia Drivers License.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong motivational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and decision making skills. Position is deemed emergency personnel during emergency conditions. Must provide own transportation and travel to other Carilion work sites. May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs. Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.

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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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