Job Details

Oph-Bureau Of Emergency Medical Services

Works with the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) to develop, maintain, and track the registration of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) located at all education facilities throughout the state.

Acts as lead to members of the cardiac emergency response team at all education facilities throughout the state, ensures staff training in CPR & AED is completed.

Maintains and tracks the cardiac emergency response plan at all education facilities throughout the state, ensures mandatory proactive drills are completed.

Develops a plan to regulate and enforce the requirements of Act 234.

Develops a site visit plan to ensure that AEDs are properly placed and in working order at all education facilities throughout the state.

Answers phone calls and questions from education facilities and the public regarding the Jump Start Your Heart Act program.

Investigate complaints regarding AEDs in accordance to LAC Chapter 48, Title 61.

Perform ambulance placarding and EMS TOC duties during a state declared disaster.

Conducts research, policy analysis, and program management related to the Jump Start Your Heart Act program.

Serve as the subject matter expert on the Jump Start Your Heart Act program.

Maintains the BEMS website with accurate and up-to-date information.

Assist in the EMS Tactical Operations Center during a disaster.

Assist other BEMS staff in projects that require additional personnel.

Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional or healthcare experience in lieu of the degree.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience within the emergency medical field.
• Excellent analytical 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 Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desired:

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience performing administrative functions within an office environment or health care field.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with project or program coordination.
• Relevant industry certifications.

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;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

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.