Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Safety Coordinator, Full time, days (**Position reports to Downey Campus)
PIH Health
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Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Whittier, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Admin / Clerical
Internal Number: 22902
To assist with the managing and coordination of the Emergency Preparedness and Safety program, policies, and procedures and to help ensure a safe, secure and compliant environment. Major elements of the program include, but are not limited to: ensuring compliance and continuous improvement related to all elements of Emergency Preparedness and Environment of Care, including but not limited to, HPP grant deliverables, CHEMPACK and disaster supplies, EOC rounds, survey readiness, and managing of hazardous waste.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Ability to perform job related activities utilizing correct body mechanics.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent presentation skills.
Independent decision making
Computer skills.
Knowledge of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) structure
Experience with the coordination of mitigation, planning, response and recovery processes associated with healthcare emergency management
Three to five years of experience in Environment of Care in a health care setting.
Valid California Driver’s License, access to an automobile, and state-required auto liability coverage.
Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Preferred:
Three years of professional experience in emergency management/disaster preparedness or related field (environmental safety, public safety, emergency department, or risk management)
Hospital Disaster Management Training (HDMT)
Experience with Los Angeles County Hospital Preparedness Program/Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (HPP/ASPR) audits and Homeland Security Audits
PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner
Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes.
We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
Why PIH Health?
Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here.
PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.