Summary

The Emergency Management & Education Specialist supports emergency management and education activities for assigned hospitals and service areas within the health system. Working under the direction of the Health System Emergency Management Supervisor, this position helps maintain emergency readiness and regulatory compliance across assigned sites.

The role assists with planning, training, exercises, response support, and regional preparedness initiatives, partnering with hospital leadership, frontline staff, community agencies, and external partners. A portion of the role also supports staff education through instruction of assigned organizational training programs. This position will require frequent travel to assigned hospitals and service areas within the health system

Responsibilities

(25%) Planning & Documentation-

Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of emergency plan annexes and related preparedness documents for assigned sites
Maintain hospital command center readiness, including emergency supplies, equipment, and resource information
Maintain contact lists for community agencies, vendors, contractors, and emergency response partners
Assist with the development and upkeep of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other external agreements
Support facility-level implementation of system emergency management initiatives

(25%) Training & Preparedness Education

Coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness training for staff at assigned sites
Provide decontamination training and hands-on preparedness education
Deliver Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) training for hospital leadership and response personnel

(20%) Community & Regional Coordination

Serve as a point of contact for community partners, including fire, EMS, law enforcement, emergency management, public health, and healthcare coalition partners
Participate in Healthcare Coalition (HCC), regional preparedness, and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) activities
Facilitate local preparedness meetings with site leadership to support readiness at each assigned location

(20%) Response, Exercises & Improvement

Assist with the planning and conducting of drills and exercises
Assist with emergency response activities to support local incident command operations during incidents and planned events
Assist with After Action Reports, corrective action planning, and related follow-up

(10%) Education

Teach assigned courses for the Education Department, such as BLS, ACLS, and other programs assigned
Support staff competency training and hands-on learning activities
Maintain required instructor certifications and associated course documentation

Certifications and Licensures

Requried:

DMV: Valid driver's license and ability to travel between assigned facilities
FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within three months of hire
ICS-300 and ICS-400 within one year of hire
Current BLS Instructor certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Preferred:

ACLS Instructor certification, or ability to obtain
State of Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) or AHEPP Healthcare Emergency Manager–Professional (HcEM-P) certification

Required Education

Required:

Associate degree or higher in Emergency Management, Healthcare Leadership, Public Safety, EMS, Nursing, Education, or a related field

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

At least two years of experience in healthcare, emergency management, EMS, fire service, or public safety
Strong knowledge of ICS/NIMS, Joint Commission Emergency Management standards, and CMS Emergency Preparedness requirements
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively across hospital departments and with external agencies

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

At least two years of experience in healthcare, emergency management, EMS, fire service, or public safety
Strong knowledge of ICS/NIMS, Joint Commission Emergency Management standards, and CMS Emergency Preparedness requirements
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively across hospital departments and with external agencies

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: