Coordinator, Health Services

Job no: 495751
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: New Orleans, LA
Categories: Student Affairs

Sub department:Office of Student Life and Judicial Affairs

Type of Appointment:Full time - Regular

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency Medical Response and Health Services
Provide emergency medical assessment and care to students, employees, visitors, and other persons on Delgado Community College property within the employee's authorized Louisiana Paramedic scope of practice, National Registry standards, College approved protocols, and applicable medical direction.
Respond to accidents, illnesses, injuries, suspected drug overdoses, and other medical emergencies in coordination with Campus Police. Evaluate patients, provide appropriate emergency treatment, recognize signs and symptoms of suspected opioid overdose and administer intranasal naloxone, including Narcan, when clinically indicated and authorized, determine the need for additional emergency medical services, activate or recommend activation of 911 when appropriate, coordinate ambulance transport, and communicate with Medical Control when required.
Maintain emergency medical equipment, medications, naloxone supplies, and other emergency supplies and related documentation necessary to support the College's emergency response program.
Remain current on health emergencies, infectious disease concerns, public health advisories, and other emerging health issues affecting the College community.
Safety, Accident Reporting and Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance
Perform the Health Services Coordinator responsibilities established under Delgado Community College's Comprehensive Safety Program, Accident and Incident Reporting Route, and Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
Respond to accidents and incidents when notified and available. Administer first aid, arrange additional medical care when necessary, and coordinate with Campus Police and the College Safety and Risk Manager.
Complete required State of Louisiana Office of Risk Management documentation, including Form DA 2000 for employees and Form DA 3000 for students and visitors when applicable, and submit documentation according to established College procedures. Delgado's current Accident and Incident Reporting Route specifically assigns this function to Health Services when the Coordinator is on scene.
Coordinate occupational exposure response involving blood or other potentially infectious materials. Maintain required confidential exposure and medical records, occupational exposure logs, training documentation, and required follow up in accordance with the College's Exposure Control Plan and applicable OSHA requirements.
Coordinate required Bloodborne Pathogens training and maintain applicable training records.
Public Access Defibrillation Program and Emergency Preparedness
Administer the College's Public Access Defibrillation Program in accordance with Delgado policy and applicable Louisiana requirements.
Coordinate with Campus Police, campus and site leadership, Athletics, Fitness Centers, Maritime and Industrial Training, and other designated areas to support College wide AED readiness.
Maintain the College wide AED inventory, inspection and maintenance schedule, equipment and supply status, and training and certification records. Coordinate or provide required CPR and AED training for authorized personnel.
Participate in determining appropriate AED locations and ensure equipment remains operational and properly maintained. Respond to and provide appropriate follow-up for reported sudden cardiac arrest incidents involving College AED equipment.
Support health related emergency preparedness planning, training, and response activities.
These duties consolidate the specific responsibilities…