HEMS - Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Description

The Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coordinator supports Region 2 North healthcare partners in strengthening emergency preparedness, response coordination, and communication systems across the regional healthcare network. This position works collaboratively with long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, hospitals, EMS agencies, and other healthcare organizations to improve readiness and response capabilities during public health emergencies and large-scale incidents.

The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator assists in planning, training, communication, and emergency response coordination to enhance the region’s ability to manage large-scale healthcare emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Region 2 North long-term care, home health and hospice, hospitals, EMS agencies, and other healthcare organizations in developing and strengthening comprehensive emergency operations plans.
• Supports communication and coordination efforts that enhance regional readiness to respond to incidents involving large numbers of casualties.
• Assist in planning and facilitation of healthcare preparedness training programs and emergency exercises.
• Supports regional initiatives to improve emergency response coordination and communication capabilities among healthcare partners.
• Assist Region 2 North with the use of electronic communication and collaboration platforms such as the R2N website, MI-HAN, EM Systems, MICIMS, and other emergency      management systems.
• Attends and participates in required regional meetings and partner engagements.
• In the event of a declared emergency, the coordinator must be available to respond on a 24/7 basis as part of the Regional Medical Coordination Center (RMCC) team.

Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in:

• Emergency Preparedness
• Healthcare Administration
• Communications
• Business Administration
• Or a related field.
• Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have and maintained an active driver’s license.