What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 0.1 FTE (8 hours in a 2- week period) 1319 position at Mitchell County Regional Health Center?
Who We Are:
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.
We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.
Come practice in a family-orientated, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!
About The Job:
The position will lead emergency preparedness planning for MCRHC. The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will work collaboratively with the public health department and the Mitchell County EMA Coordinator. Activities include, assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities for hospital response to all hazard emergencies. These activities include education, communication, and collaborative efforts to prepare for an all hazard response to emergencies, infectious disease outbreaks. The EPC will also assist in coordinating needs assessments, plan development, staff development and training, surveillance and notification, and response efforts for disease outbreaks or all hazard events. The EPC is the liaison to outside agencies that collaborate with the organization.
Shifts Needed:
Monday-Friday.
This is a part time which will work approximately 4 hours a week/8 hour in a 2-week period. Flexibility is needed for potential evenings as needed.
The Pay:
Based on experience
What We Need from You:
- Education: Associates degree in healthcare, emergency management or business required. Bachelor's degree preferred, but will also consider commensurate experience.
- Experience: Current hospital experience in clinical or non-clinical areas preferred. Experience with emergency preparedness and community relationships preferred. Proven ability to utilize multiple software programs to track and monitor program development, program management and communication. Previous experience with grant funding preferred.
The Legal Items:
Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
Post offer drug screen is required.
Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.
