Disaster Services Specialist (Training and Exercise)

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

To carry out the functions associated with the NCOEMS Scope of Work for the Hosptial Preparedness Program including, but not limited to logistical matters related to the Eastern Regional Advisory Committee's (ERAC) State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT) and the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response Grant (ASPR) grant.

Responsibilities

• Work with the purchasing department, receiving department, and vendors to order items and equipment for the region. 
• Monitor regional purchases of equipment. Log and/or verify delivery of equipment purchased for the region and establishing contacts with receiving agencies.
• Assist with the preparation and receiving bids for regional program purchases in collaboration with the Regional Emergency Response and Recovery Coordinators to meet the financial guidelines of the grant. 
• Plan and conduct administrative duties related to the day-to-day management of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response Grant (ASPR).
• Troubleshoot, resolve, any financial liabilities or issues, including, but not limited to invoicing concerns, managing contract completion of processes, assist the 29 county region to meet contract and grant guidelines. 
• Work with the Regional Emergency Response Coordinator (RERRC) to complete needs assessments (supplies, equipment, technological, education, etc) throughout the 29 county regions hospitals, EMS systems, Community Health Agencies, and Medical Reserve Corps. 

Minimum Requirements

• College Degree (4yrs) is required- or higher.
• Certified EMT-Paramedic preferred. Class A CDL or obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• 5 years of experience required with an additional 5 years of experience substituted for 4 year degree.
• 5 years or greater Nursing, Emergency Management, Emergency Services, EMS and/or Fire service experience is required.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.