Emergency Room Medcom Specialist - Roanoke Memorial Hospital - FT

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Facility:

1906 Belleview Ave SE

• Roanoke Requisition Number:

  R160305 Emergency Room Medcom Specialist
• Roanoke Memorial Hospital
• FT (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

The MedCom Specialist coordinates the Emergency department communications through telephone and/or radio call intake. 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

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 RATLIFF

Recruiter Email:

jsratliff@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an

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