Communication Specialist - Atrium Health Mint Hill Med Center Air FT
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.45 - $32.20
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program
Job Description
Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit, integrated health systems in the United States, formed by the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It delivers comprehensive healthcare services across multiple states including Illinois, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Wisconsin under the brands Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care respectively. As a nationally recognized leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, patient experience, and value-based care, Advocate Health serves nearly six million patients and participates in hundreds of clinical trials and research initiatives. Its academic core is supported by the Wake Forest University School of Medicine,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associates degree preferred
- Current EMT certification required or must obtain EMT certification within one year of hire
- EMT-P certification preferred
- IAMTCS Certified Flight Communicator (CFC) or equivalent certification must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained throughout employment
- 2 years of EMS, fire, law enforcement, or critical care dispatching experience preferred
- 1 year previous flight coordination experience preferred
- Ability to function well in high stress situations with limited assistance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to make rapid, appropriate decisions that assure safety of flight crew and patient
- Light lifting may be required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates degree preferred
- Current EMT certification required or must obtain EMT certification within one year of hire
- EMT-P certification preferred
- IAMTCS Certified Flight Communicator (CFC) certification or equivalent must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained
- 2 years of previous EMS, fire, law enforcement, or critical care dispatching experience preferred
- 1 year previous flight coordination experience preferred
Job Duties
- Operates all radios, computer systems, and other equipment associated with MedCenter Air
- Possesses knowledge of range, capabilities and limitations of aircraft and vehicles
- Ensures the most appropriate mode of transport and vehicle is assigned to each request
- Coordinates in a timely manner all aspects of the mission and monitors the location of all transport units at all times while maintaining safety as a priority
- Collects and maintains accurate records of information including pre and post-transport patient documentation and transport records
- Confirms prescheduled transports on day of transport
- Demonstrates appropriate management and cost effective use of supplies and equipment
- Submits department changes and credits in a timely manner
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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