Emergency Preparedness Specialist - OAG Hospital

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job organizes, coordinates, plans and conducts activities in all aspects of emergency preparedness and response, including but not limited to bio/chem events, evacuation, surge, and severe weather and community disasters. Conducts and evaluates emergency training, drills and exercises and acts as a liaison to emergency management counterparts. Leads development, implementation and management of the company’s Emergency Operations Plan and supporting plans for assigned facilities.

Ensures campus/region meets all emergency management Joint Commission standards and maintains supporting documentation. Participates as a member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) during disasters/emergencies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Required:

• Experience in emergency management, emergency services, safety, or a related field through professional roles, internships, practicums, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Foundational understanding of emergency management principles, preparedness, and incident response

Preferred:

• 1–5 years of experience in emergency management, emergency services, safety, or a related operational field
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, public safety, or large organizational environment

Required

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Emergency management–related certifications or coursework
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) training, such as ICS‑100, ICS‑200, ICS‑300, ICS‑400, IS‑700, and IS‑800, or willingness to complete required ICS training within a defined timeframe

Job Duties

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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