Program Manager jobs in Lafayette, LA

The National EMS Academy, which is a division of Acadian Ambulance, is currently seeking a full-time EMS Program Manager for their Lafayette, Louisiana, location. The chosen individual will ensure the initial paramedic education and EMS activities are operated in a manner that provides the maximum support and contribution to fulfill the mission of the National EMS Academy and Acadian Ambulance Service.

As the largest privately-held medical transportation company in the nation, we serve areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas with reliable, cutting-edge technologies. With campuses throughout Louisiana and Texas, the National EMS Academy offers entry-level, continuing education, and refresher courses for a number of EMS career pathways, including EMTs and paramedics. We are a nationally accredited EMS training facility and also an authorized American Heart Association Training Center for CPR and continuing education courses.

The National EMS Academy is dedicated to providing a positive learning experience for students, using a combination of classroom instruction and real-life simulation to create an exciting environment for learning.

Duties and Responsibilities: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of educational principles and practices. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and interpret federal, state and local rules and statutes relating to the provision of emergency pre-hospital care, pre-hospital initial education, and continuing medical education. Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational accreditation. Ability to project staffing trends and create workable plans that fit the vision of Acadian Ambulance and the National EMS Academy.

Use of basic Microsoft Office programs, math, medical terminology, test preparation, curriculum development, and operation of all medical equipment specified by the Louisiana Bureau of EMS. Ability to evaluate medical performance in class and on actual emergencies.

Qualifications:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.