Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC097508 Hospital Administration Summary: The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator works in consultation with appropriate system-level program managers to plan, organize, and maintain complex and standardized safety and emergency management program elements. This position is responsible for the execution of the on-site daily operations of the various programs and serves as the liaison between the various departments or facilities to which they are assigned and the appropriate system-level program managers. Additional Information: Required Education: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience Recommended Education: Required Work Experience: Recommended Work Experience: Related Field - 2 years of experience Required Certifications: Recommended Certifications: Description Assists the appropriate system-level program managers with the implementation and oversight of key program elements of the emergency management, environmental safety, fire and life safety, and occupational safety programs. Works with appropriate program managers to ensure all safety and emergency management documentation is up-to-date and meets requirements in accordance with the standards of all appropriate regulatory agencies. Leads and facilitates various safety and emergency management committees and workgroups to ensure multidisciplinary involvement a needed. Assist appropriate program managers in the development and maintenance of site-specific plans, procedures, policies. Coordinate the inspection and maintenance of safety and emergency management equipment and resources. Examples may include, but are not limited to: fire extinguishers, chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, emergency eyewash and body showers, ACNW incident command center and equipment, patient decontamination shower, etc. Assist the leadership teams by providing onsite incident management guidance and support during activations of the Emergency Operations Plan. Examples may include, but are not limited to: threat surveillance, activation of the emergency notification system, mobilization of teams and resources in support of the response, plan and procedure consultation, leverage relationships with internal and external resources in support of the incident. Works with appropriate program managers to implement comprehensive and standardized training and exercise programs that enhance the readiness and safety of our teams. Provides data collection/analysis and business operations support as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.