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Manager Emergency Preparedness - Full Time - Cobb Medical Center

Cobb, CA • On-site

Wellstar Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Chair the Hospital Emergency Preparedness Committee and lead annual hazard vulnerability assessments and mitigation planning.

  • Oversee the implementation and response activities of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and support incident command during emergencies.

  • Design, coordinate, and facilitate emergency preparedness training and exercises, and ensure regulatory compliance with CMS, TJC, and state requirements.


Wellstar Health System rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 357 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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Day (United States of America)

Manager, Emergency Preparedness - Wellstar Health System

Full Time

Cobb Medical Center

Position Overview

The Manager, Emergency Preparedness is a hospital-based leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency preparedness, disaster response, and regulatory compliance programs. This individual serves as the subject matter expert for emergency management and works closely with hospital leadership, community agencies, and Wellstar's Enterprise Emergency Preparedness team to ensure organizational readiness for emergencies and disasters.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Preparedness Leadership

  • Chair the Hospital Emergency Preparedness Committee.
  • Lead annual Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVA) and mitigation planning.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve emergency operations plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Track corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)

  • Oversee HICS implementation and response activities.
  • Support incident command during emergencies and disasters.
  • Train and mentor HICS team members and organizational leaders.
  • Serve in HICS roles as needed during activations.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), and state emergency preparedness requirements.
  • Manage required documentation, drills, training records, and after-action reports.
  • Lead emergency preparedness portions of regulatory surveys and inspections.

Training and Exercises

  • Design, coordinate, and facilitate tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises.
  • Provide emergency preparedness training for staff, leaders, and specialized response teams.
  • Participate in regional, state, and federal preparedness exercises.

Community & Agency Partnerships

  • Build relationships with emergency management agencies, first responders, government organizations, and community leaders.
  • Represent the hospital in regional preparedness planning and coordination efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership, management, or oversight experience in:
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Emergency Management
    • Incident Command
    • First Response operations

Licensure

  • Georgia Driver's License required.

Key Competencies

  • Emergency preparedness and disaster planning expertise
  • Knowledge of CMS and TJC regulatory requirements
  • Incident Command System (ICS/HICS) experience
  • Leadership and committee management
  • Training and presentation skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to remain calm and focused during emergencies
  • Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will likely have experience in healthcare emergency management, hospital operations, emergency services, public health, emergency management agencies, military emergency planning, or first responder leadership roles. Experience with HICS, FEMA/ICS training, regulatory compliance, disaster exercises, and accreditation readiness would be highly valuable.

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About WellStar Health System

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Wellstar Health System is a leading non-profit health organization based in Marietta, GA, US. Operating in the fast-growing sector of healthcare, the company specializes in providing a wide array of medical services, including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, maternity services, and several others. The welkin of Wellstar Health System dates back to 1993 when it emerged into being. The company thrives on its core values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and excellence to deliver its mission of enhancing the health and well-being of every person it serves.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Marietta, GA, US