SUMMARY

The ECEM Regional EM Coordinator assists ECEM management and facility staff with coordination, planning, trainings, and

process improvements related to emergency management to comply with federal, state, local

and Joint Commission (JC) regulations. Assists with specific needs identified by Hospital

leadership and /or ECEM departmental leaders. Responsible for the day to day operational

needs of the Emergency Management office to include inventory reports, scheduling of

training classes, monthly stakeholder meetings (internal and external) and supporting the

division wide exercise program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

·       Coordinates and assists with emergency management activities within the Baylor Scott &

White Health organizational structure.

·       Assists with emergency management activities at all

BSWH division specific facilities.

·       Coordinates with the Division Emergency Manager, ECEM regional managers and

coordinators, and facility staff to ensure emergency management plans are maintained and/or

updated.

·       Participates in the development and annual maintenance of facilities written disaster

plans and procedures to ensure an effective multi-hazard disaster response. This includes but

is not limited to review of facilities hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA), surge planning,

pharmaceutical dispensing plans, facility evacuation, pandemic influenza, natural disasters,

and chemical, biological, and nuclear events. Assists in maintaining required documentation

to support plans such as mutual-aid agreements and memorandums of understanding.

·       Assists all division facilities in meeting exercise and training requirements as per regulatory

guidelines.

·       Assists facilities in completing after action reports and facility improvement plans using current

Joint Commission requirements. Helps to ensure that post-exercise suggestions and

improvement plans are integrated into the exercise and disaster preparedness programs for

the facility.

·       Coordinates, plans, and assists facility HERT coordinators with oversight of the Hospital

Emergency Response Team (HERT) for all decontamination responsibilities. Ensures that the facility decontamination team receives annual training.

·       Coordinates/assists facility manager with maintaining all disaster equipment and supplies in a

clean, secure location and ensure that all disaster resources are easily accessible and

available for rapid deployment.

·       Participates in local, regional, and statewide activities and exercises, as needed, to assess the

capacity of the facility to respond to bioterrorism, outbreaks of infectious disease, and other

public health threats and emergencies.

·       Interacts with community partners in all aspects of Emergency Management. Serves as

representative of BSWH for emergency management activities.

·       Coordinates activities and response plans within the TSA jurisdiction with other response partners, hospitals and health

care entities, local health departments and DSHS Health Service Region staff as required.

·       Liaison with area EMS agencies, local fire and police, and other outside agencies likely to

have either a response or support role to a facility following a disaster.

·       Assists in providing training opportunities for NIMS, HICS, and other disaster relevant training,

on a regular and ad-hoc basis at all facilities.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

·       Experience working with emergency planning or first responder preparedness.

·       Proficiency in basic technology and computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.

·       Ability to interpret and communicate to others relevant state and federal rules, regulations,

and guidelines.

·       Must demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication and establish and

maintain effective working relationships within the facility, with local and regional health care

officials, local, state, and federal agencies, and policy and advisory committees of the regional

council and the general public.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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