Manager of Emergency Preparedness
Tower Health

Overview

We believe in the power of people to create great care.

Pottstown Hospital is a 219-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, diagnostic, and emergency care, as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.

We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care. Our accolades include: Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and AHA Stroke Association Gold Plus Distinction for our Primary Stroke Center; and four-time commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for our Regional Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Emergency Preparedness is responsible for oversight, implantation of policies, protocols, and procedures of the emergency management program. Prepares for, responds to and recovers from events that impact the hospital. Manages the implementation of national standards, regulations and codes including Department of Health and The Joint Commission. Implements facility level education, plans and delivers exercises and drills and manages the maintenance and inventory of facility emergency management disaster equipment. Hospital representative on local, regional, state emergency preparedness committees. Collaborate with other agencies, including but not limited to Emergency Medical Services, fire departments, Limerick Generating Station. Chairs the Emergency Management Committee Environment of Care Committee. Manages EOC rounding.

Qualifications

Education:

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree: BA or BS required

• Emergency Management at local, regional and state level required.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Able to function effectively under stress
• Minimum of four years supervisory experience

• Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 courses required