Sr. Manager, Research

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

16d • Remote

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) profession is changing and information is essential to good decision making. Be a catalyst for an Information-Driven Future! Join the National Emergency Medical Services Information Systems ( NEMSIS ) team and help to transform information into evidence-supported action. The NEMSIS Technical Assistance Center is hiring a Sr. Research Manager. This position will help guide strategic operations and facilitate the direction, improvement, and promotion of the National EMS Data Standard. The Sr. Research Manager will be responsible for content development and oversight of resources, and be involved in projects and partnerships with state, national, and Federal EMS organizations. This position represents the NEMSIS Program in industry meetings and will present education, promotion, and collaboration efforts at conferences and trainings. The ideal candidate will bring experience in EMS documentation/data collection, EMS system and response evaluation, delivery of EMS care, and/or dynamics of the EMS workforce. This position may relocate to the Salt Lake City, Utah area or work remotely if approved by the organization and supported by operational needs. If remote, travel to SLC will be required every 3 months. Some travel for presentations and conferences will be expected. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 6 years of progressively more responsible management experience.
• Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.
• Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
• The ideal candidate will bring experience in EMS documentation/data collection, EMS system and response evaluation, delivery of EMS care, and/or dynamics of the EMS workforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator the direction of the NEMSIS project to establish and maintain a national EMS standard for collection of EMS responses across the nation; working with State and Territory EMS Offices and national organizations towards the development of state, regional, and local EMS data system implementations to populate the national EMS database, establishing standards to analyze pre-hospital response and treatment to improve EMS care nationwide.
• Continually assess, modify, and implement the NEMSIS TAC business plan to meet the ongoing needs of the project and the EMS industry.
• Review and ensure deliverables are met for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) Office of EMS Contract with the University of Utah, School of Medicine to run the NEMSIS Technical Assistance Center. Provide recommendations for modifications to meet the needs of the EMS community.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the NHTSA / NEMSIS Version 3 data standard with involvement from multiple EMS stakeholders.
• Work with EMS stakeholders to determine the best codes and descriptors for the pre-hospital environment using healthcare standards used in the NHTSA / NEMSIS Version 3 standard (e.g., ICD -10, RxNorm, and SNOMED CT for EMS procedures performed).
• Speak at state and national conference providing education and overview regarding the NHTSA / NEMSIS Version 3 standard, benefits and advantages for the transition to Version 3 which includes health information exchange allowing for integration with other health care standards.
• Identify and coordinate the development, maintenance, and community outreach in the use of the NEMSIS Public and State Reporting Tools and their ongoing development and improvement through education and feedback.
• Work with NEMSIS Principal Investigator and the National Trauma Data Standard ( NTDS ) to align the pre-hospital data points with the NHTSA / NEMSIS Version 3 standard. This allows for integration and seamless data sharing.
• Attend various federal meetings, participating in monthly NASEMSO conference calls, and other meetings as needed.
• Provide clinical expertise and quality assurance review of EMS responses and the implication of data submitted through analysis and education.
• Conduct national and state level review and analysis of EMS responses using varying criteria.
• Assist State and Territory EMS personnel in analysis of State or Territory level data within NEMSIS using NEMSIS Reporting Tools and databases.
• Speak at EMS conferences or for special interest organizations via webinar or in person related to NHTSA / NEMSIS Version 3, EMS Data Resources, and NEMSIS national data and its use.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees