About this role
Position Overview
Pay range: $55,180 - $89,670 / year
Shifts: Full-time
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
To assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and coordinating the UAB Medicine Emergency Management program, including emergency preparedness plans and procedures, exercises and after action-reviews, training and education, and emergency support functions.
- Oversees and coordinates completion of CMS corrective actions identified in after- actionreviews, and other tasks related to emergency preparedness projects.
- Develops and conducts education training and manages training displays for UAB Medicine’s Prepare-A-thon campaign. Conducts emergency preparedness training for administration, emergency services, facilities and maintenance, and other inpatient and ambulatory departments as needed. These are required elements of performance under the CMS standards.
- Conducts assessments and reviews related to emergency management compliance standards to ensure requirements are met. Develops, updates, and maintains emergency preparedness plans, policies, and procedures for inpatient and ambulatory services. There are over 300 documents requiring oversight in the emergency preparedness program.
- Designs, develops, and conducts emergency preparedness exercises and drills for UAB Medicine. Assists with community exercises and drills as needed under the healthcare coalition.
- Completes required surveys and assessments including, but not limited to: Mass Casualty Assessment, Alabama Incident Management System, National Disaster Medical Systems, and ADPH surveys related to Grants and Gifts to UAB Medicine.
- Maintains and inventories emergency preparedness resources and assets. Makes recommendations for replacement and acquisition of related equipment and supplies.
- Participates in internal and community-wide EM meetings including the Hospital Emergency Management Committee (EMC), the UAB Enterprise Emergency Management Committee (EEMC), Hospital and Ambulatory Safety Committees, Jefferson County Healthcare Coalition, and the Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in Emergency Management, Public Health or Public Administration required. Completion of FEMA Independent Study (IS) Program including ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.