Communicator Part Time (24 weekly hours) LifeFlight Event Medicine, Nashville TN

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Organization:

LifeFlight Event Medicine 70

Job Summary:

Operating in conjunction with other team members performs a diverse range of specialized functions in support of predominately ground medical with select air operations

Internal emergency medical response medical coverage for events of varying size and regional EMS resources and other healthcare partners throughout the Mid-Cumberland Region of Tennessee.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track inbound staged and outbound ambulances and medical assets at Event Medicine venues and events

• Maintain real-time awareness of all event medicine assetslocatedat assigned venue/event

• Maintain real-time awareness of helicopter air ambulancesoperatingin the Mid-Cumberland Region of Tennessee.

• Relay safety advisories including weather updates and relevant environmental activity.

• Facilitate communications between ambulances and hospitals within Tennessee EMS Region 5.

• Facilitate requests for patienttransportsby external EMS agencies as needed at events.

• Assistwith the coordination of Event Medicine and EMS resources/responses during mass casualty incidents or disasters.

• Facilitate interoperable communications.

• Maintain effective communication and coordination with Law enforcement security teams hospitals EMS agencies and emergency services.

• Understands the operations updating and applications of all communication equipment including troubleshooting and up to programming.

• Communicate information and emergency notifications to crew members in an efficient concise and courteous manner.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of thepositionandadditionalduties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Listening (Intermediate):

• Actively engages in all forms of communication showing genuine interest.

• Consistentlyappliesthe listening process: hear understand interpret and respond.

• Recognizes and responds to non-verbal and paralinguistic cues including emotions body language tone and behavior.

• Ensure speakers feel heard and understood.

• Skillfully paraphrases for clarity and support.

• Use open-ended questions to deepen understanding.

• Prioritizes focused attention rescheduling if unable to be fully present.

Decision Making (Novice):

• Makes multiple decisionsimpactingareas of direct responsibility.

• Takesfull ownership of problems and outcomes.

• Decides effectively in fast-paced or changing environments.

• Consider a broad range of alternatives including those beyondthe immediatescope.

Change Management (Novice):

• Applies a structured approach to adapt to workplace changes and develop coping strategies.

• Offers sound recommendations and supports testing and qualityassurance ofsolutions.

Pinpoints operational inefficiencies and drives solutions using a consistent structuredmethodology.

Emergency Management (Novice):

• Possesses sufficient fundamentalproficiencyto successfullydemonstrateemergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

• Has an understanding ofmass casualty operations and priorities swiftly adapting operational protocols to meet the capabilities of the team and incident demands.

• Ability tooperatein austere environments adapting to conditions without modern amenities.

Additional Job Description

Below is an example of Physical Requirements and Physical Demands. Refer to Workday to populate this section based on thejobscareer ladder.

Additional Job Description

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy Work category requiring exertion of 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 to 50 lbs. of forcefrequentlyand/or up to 10 to 20 lbs. of force continually to move objects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses. - Frequent
Chemicals and Gasses: Medications cleaning chemicals oxygen other medical gases used inworkarea. - Occasional
Climate: Ability to withstand exposure to atmospheric extremes including heat cold humidity and barometric pressure changes. - Occasional
Radiation: May be exposed to occupational radiation requiring enrollment in VUMCs Radiation Safety Program which includes training use of personal protective equipment with lead shielding and personal dose monitoring. - Not Applicable
Vibration: Subject to oscillating movement. - Not Applicable
Dust - Not Applicable
Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands. - Frequent
Proximity to moving mechanical parts - Not Applicable
Working in high exposed places - Not Applicable
Electrical current - Not Applicable
Odor - Not Applicable
Mist - Not Applicable
Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels requiring enrollment in VUMCs Hearing Conservation Program which includes training use of hearing protection and periodic audiometry. - Not Applicable
Taste: Ability to detect quality textureconsistencyand taste of prepared foods/quality control. - Not Applicable
Feeling: Ability to perceive size shape temperature texture by touch with fingertips. - Continuous
Smell: Ability to detect andidentifyodors. - Continuous
Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception peripheral vision color vision. - Continuous
Auditory: Perceiving the variances of soundstonesand pitches andableto focus onsinglesource of auditory information - Continuous
Fingering: Picking pinching gripping working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation. - Frequent
Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information. - Frequent
Handling: Seizing holding graspingturningor otherwise working with hand or hands. - Frequent
Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders. - Frequent
Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. - Occasional
Crouching/Squatting: Bendingbodydownward and forward by bending legs and spine. - Occasional
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. - Occasional
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. - Not Applicable
Balancing:Maintainingbody equilibrium to prevent falling when walking standingcrouchingor maneuvering selfpatientand equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces - Frequent
Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. - Occasional
Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles - Occasional
Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward. - Frequent
Carrying over 35lbs: Transporting an object holding in handsarmsor shoulders withhelpof coworkers or assistivedevice. - Occasional
Carrying under 35lbs: Transporting an object holding in handsarmsor shoulders withhelpof coworkers or assistivedevice. - Frequent
Lifting over 35lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another includes upward pulling over 35lbs with help of coworkers or assistive device - Frequent
Lifting under 35lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35lbsfrom one level to another - Frequent
Standing: Remaining on ones feet without moving. - Frequent
Walking: Moving about on foot. - Frequent
Sitting:Remainingin seated position - Occasional

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues solves routine problems and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Emergency Medical Technicians Basic - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

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