Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Job Summary:

Helps assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate Regional emergency preparedness efforts. Maintains confidentiality.

Job Functions:

Assists with emergency preparedness efforts, e.g. policies/procedures, training, report writing and attending local, state and regional meetings. Assists with program issues.

Provides input to managers and other staff on Emergency Management issues. Serves as role model/resource person.

Chairs/Serves on committees as assigned.

Recognizes and reports potential safety issues.

Demonstrates teaching skills and classroom management skills.

Supports and contributes to organizational cost saving indicatives.

Maintains effective communications.

Conducts routine safety inspections of construction areas.

Conducts routine fire prevention and safety inspections of all assigned areas. Checks assigned fire extinguishers monthly.

Responds to all emergency situations in order to resolve any incident which could result in harm.

Call for appropriate outside agency (police, fire, EMT, etc.).

Monitors parking practices of associates and visitors to ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Personal escorts when requested.

Receives/releases bodies to and from the morgue, ensuring proper identification and documentation.

Monitors and promotes compliance with all hospital policies (i.e. solicitation, smoking and visiting hours).

Participates in Code Gray (hospital policy).

Conducts investigations of all items reported lost or stolen.

Transports all bank deposits and change orders.

Any other duties as a Safety/Security Officer.

Education:

Associates Degree preferred/

Emergency Management/Law Enforcement

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com