Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Job Description
Virtua Health is a leading integrated healthcare system committed to providing high-quality medical care to the communities it serves across New Jersey. As a comprehensive healthcare provider, Virtua operates multiple acute care facilities specializing in a wide range of services including neurological, cardiac, and other specialized medical treatments. The organization is recognized for its dedication to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and innovative health services that meet the evolving needs of patients. Virtua's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and timely coordination of patient transports and communications to facilitate optimal healthcare delivery across facilities.
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Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous EMS or 911 dispatch experience preferred
- Knowledge of local EMS systems and EMS communications
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic preferred
- Completion of Public Safety Telecommunicator Basic Training Course within 6 months of hire
- Completion of Emergency Medical Dispatcher Training Course within 6 months of hire
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of a recognized Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Training Program preferred
- Knowledge of local EMS systems and EMS communications
- Prior EMS or 911 dispatch experience preferred
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic by New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services preferred
- Ability to complete Public Safety Telecommunicator Basic Training Course within 6 months of hire
- Ability to complete Emergency Medical Dispatcher Training Course within 6 months of hire
Job Duties
- Operate MEDCOM radios, equipment, and telephones to assure efficient EMS communications
- Receive incoming calls and relay information to appropriate personnel or facility
- Complete and monitor phone patches and transfers to support online medical direction
- Enter all responses and data into computer aided dispatch system ensuring compliance with standards
- Perform weekly and monthly radio testing and maintain test records
- Assist with coordination of MICU Field Operations
- Coordinate transportation of emergent and non-emergent patients into and out of Virtua facilities and contracted facilities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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