Job Information
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Director, Emergency Preparedness in Cincinnati, Ohio
Pay Range
$100,526 - $160,846
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance
Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Emergency Management regulatory and accreditation standards
Serves as organizational expert for TJC Emergency Management standards and survey readiness
Ensures documentation demonstrates compliance with required Elements of Performance
Conducts annual program evaluation and coordinates improvement planning
Tracks regulatory updates and communicates changes to leadership and stakeholders
Prepares departments for accreditation surveys and regulatory reviews
Maintains organized, accessible documentation including plans, exercises, After-Action Reports (AARs), and improvement plans
Operations
Directs and monitors Emergency Management business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations
Maintains a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and supporting annexes
Ensures required plan components are current (communications, safety/security, utilities, resources, staffing, patient care)
Oversees emergency resource inventory and readiness, including emergency supplies and equipment
Supports activation and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and incident command structure
Coordinates multidisciplinary After-Action Reviews and tracks corrective actions to completion
Planning and Program Management
Leads annual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) for all facilities and prioritizes risks
Aligns exercise planning with identified high-risk hazards
Coordinates plan updates following exercises, activations, or regulatory changes * Ensures emergency communication systems and contact lists are maintained * Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to ensure defined emergency roles and responsibilities * Promotes consistency in planning across departments and sites
Training and Education
Develops and implements an Emergency Management Training and Testing Program
Supports staff training of emergency roles and responsibilities
Conducts emergency exercises annually, including community-based or full-scale exercises as required by regulatory standards
Designs, documents, and evaluates drills and exercises
Maintains documentation of FEMA training participation and competency
Provides education to leadership, managers, and staff on emergency preparedness topics as needed
Committee Leadership & Community Engagement
Chairs the Hospital System Emergency Management Committee * Participates in multidisciplinary committees supporting safety and regulatory compliance
Represents the organization in regional healthcare coalitions and community preparedness groups * Coordinates collaborative planning with local, regional, and state emergency partners
Serves as liaison for emergency preparedness agreements and partnerships
Promotes a positive organizational presence in community preparedness initiatives
Education/Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Mana