Emergency Room Communication Specialist New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Facility:
2900 Lamb Cir - ChristiansburgRequisition Number:
R159989 Emergency Room Communication Specialist - New River Valley Medical Center - FT (Open)How Youll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Emergency Room Communication/MedCom Specialist coordinates the Emergency department communications through telephone and/or radio call intake.After orientation successful candidate will work three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend and rotating holiday requirements.
Communicates and collaborates to facilitate efficient and timely emergency medical services (EMS) assignments to ensure quality patient care and customer service.
Receives and sends communications via telephone fax intranet and radio. Prioritizes incoming calls according to emergency or non-emergency nature.
Records information in communication tracking system. Enters bed request in tele tracking and updates status changes. Communicates with other stakeholders to make decisions on patient placement and to determine interventions required.
Relays any information to leader passing medical care information and instructions back to in bound EMS agencies based on protocols or direct physician orders.
Facilitates communications between staff and other outside entities pertinent to patient care. Monitors pending communications and requests.
Distributes communication devices for use during the shifts to physicians and staff.
Communicates with leadership throughout the day.
Maintains EMS drug box inventory and oversees the trading out of used or expired drug boxes.
Participates in performance improvement projects.
What We Require:
Education: High school graduate or GED.
Experience: medical terminology.
Licensure/certification: None but prior EMT or 911 dispatch experience is preferred.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication and teamworking skills required. Basic skills in computer/typing Windows applications. Must demonstrate ability to function independently.
Recruiter:
JAMIE RATLIFFRecruiter Email:
For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Carilion Clinic is a not–for–profit health care organization based in Roanoke, Va. Through our comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services, we work together to provide quality care