Base Communicator - Per Diem Transfer Center
Base Communicator - Per Diem Transfer Center
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Pennsauken 6991 North Park Dr.Employment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
Per DiemTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
Night Shift 12 Hr (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
0Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Job Summary:
Responsible for the department unit response and placement to ensure the efficient flow of emergency and nonemergency transports and the incoming and outgoing telephone and radio transmissions. Responsible for the daily operations of Medcom to assure professional and consistent standard of radio and phone communications for the Emergency Medical Services Department. Interact with EMS staff coordinate emergent and nonemergent transportation and interact with facilities to assist with movement of patients. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Position Responsibilities:
Properly and professionally operates MEDCOM radios equipment and telephones to assure efficient communications for Virtua EMS Field Operations as required by NJ Regulation.
Receives incoming calls and relays information to the chief or appropriate personnel or facility.
Complete and monitor phone patches and transfers to support immediate on line medical direction.
Enters all responses and data into a computer aided dispatch system to ensure standards and guidelines are met. Complies with all established health system and department rules regulations and procedures.
Performs all weekly and monthly radio testing as it relates to NJHERN regulations.
Maintains all testing results and records.
Assists with coordination of MICU Field Operations as requested by management.
Acts as a communications/coordination resource for Virtua EMS as necessary.
Coordinates transportation of emergent and nonemergent patients into and out of Virtua facilities and any contracted facilities.
Provides medical coordination for Virtua EMS resources in the event of a disaster/high profile incident. Effectively utilizes the MICU disaster recall policy as requested.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
Previous EMS/911 dispatch experience preferred. Knowledge of local EMS systems and EMS communications.
Required Education:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of a recognized Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic Training Program preferred.
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Certified as an Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic by the Commissioner of Health & Senior Services of the State of New Jersey preferred
Public Safety Telecommunicator Basic Training Course within 6 months of hire.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Training Course within 6 months of hire.
Employment Type
Part-Time
