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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Supports the network's fire/life safety, emergency preparedness, resiliency, and continuity of business operations programs. Assists the network Fire Marshal in ensuring regulatory compliance for all fire/life safety and emergency preparedness-related requirements. Coordinates emergency preparedness and crisis management activities, develops and delivers fire/life safety education, and assists the Network Fire Marshal in reviewing and creating policies, implementing corrective action plans, and performing fire inspections.

Job DutiesProvides operational support to the department and colleagues throughout all phases of emergency management including emergency responses. Coordinates and assists with the facilitation of educational programs, exercises, and deployments. Oversees Fire/Life Safety inspections, investigations, and incident documentation. Provides administrative support and coordination for Fire Safety and Emergency Management activities and programs. Makes recommendations to the department for improving operations and compliance. Develops and executes meaningful tabletop drills and full-scale emergency exercises that involve community members and network colleagues.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED 3 years Healthcare management, fire code enforcement, or emergency management/emergency services. Record-keeping skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Visio products. Knowledge of fire/life safety codes as they relate to business occupancies and healthcare occupancies. Knowledge in emergency incident management, fire safety education, and healthcare emergency preparedness program development. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year NREMT AEMT Advanced - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days or NREMT EMT-B Basic - State of Pennsylvania or NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania or PA AEMT Advanced - State of Pennsylvania or PA EMT-B Basic - State of Pennsylvania or PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania
Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Healthcare administration, fire science, emergency services administration, engineering, political science, public administration/policy, healthcare-related science, or emergency management. 5 years Healthcare management, fire code enforcement, or emergency management/emergency services. and 3 years Fire investigator NHDP-BC National Healthcare Disaster Prof ANCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years or CHEP-Cert Healthcare Emergency Prof IBCSM - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years or CFPE - Certified Fire Plan Examiner NFPA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or Fire Inspector II (NFPA, IFSAC, or ProBoard) - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or Fire Inspector I (NFPA, IFSAC, or ProBoard) - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2024 Lehigh St

Primary Location:

Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 40 hrs per week; Occasional weekends per demand of the department

Department:

1004-09147 Emergency Preparedness - CC