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BEMS Examiner Specialist (WAE)

University of New Orleans

Posted 12/03/25

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2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148

Full-Time
Experienced
Medical / Health
In Person

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.

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