Emergency Management Specialist

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   JOB SUMMARY
   
   The Emergency Management Specialist is part of the Department of Engineering and Safety at THC. The position will be vital in assisting the Manager of Safety and Facilities in developing a culture of preparedness and resiliency within the hospital through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The position will be able to collaborate and coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders to develop effective emergency plans and procedures, to include business continuity plans. This position may also respond to calls during emergency situations. This position should be a self-starter, innovative, and can work independently to complete projects.
   
   ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
   
   Reports to: Manager, Safety and Facilities
   
   PRIMARY DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
   Assists in development, review, and improvement of THC emergency and business continuity plans.
   Assists in developing and managing emergency drills, trainings, and exercise program.
   Supports development of response and recovery assets and procedures.
   Participates in developing and implementing education and outreach programs to include website and social media content.
   Supports the development of the hospital response team (IMT, ERT).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES -
Ability to troubleshoot problems and think creatively about solutions.
Must have strong communication and written skills.
Ability to be organized and manage time effectively.
Ability to use office equipment and personal computer including hospital software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The volunteer must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.


SAFETY
Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.