Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Valley Medical Center -
Renton, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,425 - $117,637 a year

Qualifications

Project reporting
TJC
Committee work
Program design
Incident management
Interagency coordination in disaster response
Safety regulations
Emergency plan implementation for disaster response
Operations coordination planning
Local agency collaboration
Educational talks
Mid-level
State healthcare regulations
Crisis management (risk management strategy)
Quality improvement leadership
Environmental health
3 years
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Fire safety procedures
Team training
Grant project management
Project management experience in healthcare
Safety hazards
Contingency planning
Public safety planning
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Safety audits for hazard identification
Healthcare emergency preparedness regulations
Hospital compliance

Full Job Description

Job Title:
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Req:
2026-0142
Location:
VMC Main Campus
Department:
Emergency Preparedness
Shift:
Days
Type:
Full Time
FTE:
1
Hours:
typically, 8am - 4:30 pm
City State:
Renton, WA
Salary Range:
Min $78,425 - Max $117,637/annual DOE

Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Emergency Management

Specialist Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Emergency Preparedness Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW: The Emergency Preparedness Specialist is responsible to support the development and maintenance of the Emergency Management Program from an "All Hazards" approach. In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Emergency Preparedness Specialist is responsible to support all activities and training related to Emergency Preparedness and Response, to include but not limited to collaboration with internal and external departments and agencies including those at the organizational, local, regional, state, and national levels. The position is responsible for aiding in the design and exercising of emergency plans across the Valley Medical Center organization. The Emergency Preparedness Specialist holds an active role in the Emergency Management Committee, provides necessary project management and support for all Emergency Management agenda items, and aids in the coordination and completion of all grants related to the Emergency Management Program. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Emergency Management/Support Services Division

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

RESPONSIBLE TO: VP of Support Services

PREREQUISITES:

Bachelor's degree, required. An additional 4 years of relevant and applicable work experience may substitute degree requirement.

Minimum 3 years of experience in supporting emergency response or in one or more of the following: disaster preparedness, environmental health and safety, fire safety, and/or incident command systems preferred.

Completion of FEMA(NIMS) courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800) required within six months of hire.

Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series and/or Professional Continuity Practitioner preferred.

Experience in presenting educational materials to diverse audiences, preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to work under limited supervision, in stressful situations, and with potentially short deadlines.

Knowledge of federal, state, local and Joint Commission requirements and working in a public-sector healthcare setting.

Healthcare training and clinical experience preferred.

Capable of working effectively with different department personnel and medical staff.

Strong skills related to organizational teamwork and program development.

Experience working with all levels of regulatory agencies.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Professional manner and grooming.

Demonstrate exceptional communication skills both verbal and written that will be effective with a diverse population.

Must be strong on organizational teamwork and have the capability of developing strong client relations programs.

Must be adept at maintaining or improving service levels during periods of diminishing resources.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Possibility of extensive bending, lifting and walking. Possibility for handling hazardous substances used during work. Must be able to respond to emergency situations after hours or on the weekend

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Criteria for Administrative Partner

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

Support programs and functions across the Service Area related to Emergency Management Program.

Support, implement, and maintain Emergency Management standards for all departments in the Service Area.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and Joint Commission requirements.

Inform staff regarding changes in code standards, procedures, and other issues that affects their working environment, when needed.

Conduct ongoing Emergency Management educational needs assessment. Responsible for encouraging and supporting departmental personnel to improve through continuing education and training.

Review all Emergency Management plans, policies, and procedures annually and revise as necessary to be in compliance with standards set by regulatory agencies.

Support the design, development, maintenance and testing of the overall business continuity and disaster recovery plans for each critical functional area of the organization.

Support leadership direction and strategic planning to emergency operations teams.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Work closely with Information Technology and other business units to support the coordination and development of critical business processes to ensure a state of readiness in the event a disaster or business disruption.

Provide detailed work plans and status reports, assists business units with staff training.

Conduct safety audits as a member of the Environment of Care rounding team.

Responsible for contributing to a productive work environment.

Maintain open and amiable communication with VMC physicians and staff.

Design and implement quality service and performance improvement processes that contribute to service improvement goals of all departments in the Service Area.

Coordinate employee related functions as required to effectively support VMC goals and objectives.

Other duties as assigned.

Created: 2/22

Grade: NC09

FLSA: E

CC: 8735

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

Bachelor's degree, required. An additional 4 years of relevant and applicable work experience may substitute degree requirement.

Minimum 3 years of experience in supporting emergency response or in one or more of the following: disaster preparedness, environmental health and safety, fire safety, and/or incident command systems preferred.

Completion of FEMA(NIMS) courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800) required within six months of hire.

Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series and/or Professional Continuity Practitioner preferred.

Experience in presenting educational materials to diverse audiences, preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to work under limited supervision, in stressful situations, and with potentially short deadlines.

Knowledge of federal, state, local and Joint Commission requirements and working in a public-sector healthcare setting.

Healthcare training and clinical experience preferred.

Capable of working effectively with different department personnel and medical staff.

Strong skills related to organizational teamwork and program development.

Experience working with all levels of regulatory agencies.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Professional manner and grooming.

Demonstrate exceptional communication skills both verbal and written that will be effective with a diverse population.

Must be strong on organizational teamwork and have the capability of developing strong client relations programs.

Must be adept at maintaining or improving service levels during periods of diminishing resources.

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