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Department OPH-Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Job Summary

Job Description

• Serves on a psychomotor exam team as an examiner, professional partner, patient, or other role as needed for the Office of Public Health (OPH) Bureau of Emergency Services (BEMS).
• Responsible for conducting unbiased examination activities for all candidates.
• Participates in the examination process by acting in any one of three defined positions as follows:
• • Skill Examiner – provides specific and consistent instructions to each candidate. Records, totals and documents all performances as required on skill evaluation forms and submit to the National Registry Representative and/or Exam Coordinator.
  • EMT Assistant – serves as the trained partner for all candidates testing.
  • Simulated Patient – effectively acts out the role of an actual patient in a similar hospital situation; assists the skill examiner when reviewing a candidate’s performance, and verifies completion of a procedure or treatment.
• Arrives at the examination site at the time indicated on the communication received from the Exam Coordinator to meet with the National Registry Representative and/or Exam Coordinator and receive assignments.
• Thoroughly reads the specific essay for the assigned skill before the actual evaluation begins, and role-play if necessary.
• Checks all equipment, props, and moulage before and during the examination.
• Assures professional conduct of all personnel involved with the particular skill throughout the examination.
• Maintains the security and integrity of all examination material.
• Maintains confidentiality of candidates and their performance results.
• Fairly and accurately completes all skill evaluation forms.
• Spotlights common areas of weakness to the National Registry Representative and/or Exam Coordinator.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession.
• National certification from the National Registry of EMTs.
• Licensed Louisiana EMS Clinician.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED:

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum 6 years professional experience in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) profession.
• Minimum 2 years performing administrative functions within an office environment or health care field.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience working as an EMS examiner.
• Additional relevant industry certifications or training.

Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.