What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist - LGH Ground Transport/Weekends Only 6:45a-7:15p Sat/Sun position at Centra Medical Group?
The Communication Specialist, Dispatch; maintains responsibility for receiving and activating request from multiple sources for ground and helicopter transportation. Receives Medicaid transportation request and obtains authorization. Communicates operational questions to Shift Lead, Supervisor, Nursing Supervisor and/or Flow Coordinator as they arise.
The Emergency Department Communication Specialist, Med-Comm; maintains responsibility for receiving and activating requests from multiple sources of ground and helicopter Emergency Medical Services including interactions with law enforcement, fire and emergency response specialists (BWXT, local, state and federal disaster and response agencies) , time sensitive emergency team activations (Trauma, STEMI and Stroke Alerts) and monitoring ECG and video cameras for safety and security. Communicates operational information and patient reports to ED Charge Nurse, CQC, ED providers, Centra Public Safety, Admin/Flow Supervisor and others to optimize ED patient flow and safety.
Required Qualifications :
• High School graduate or GED.
• EMT-B or higher level
• Experience operating complex phone system/radio system.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-year experience in pre-hospital field or Dispatching experience.
• Medical Terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
