Base Communicator Per Diem

Base Communicator Per Diem Virtua Health - 3.8 Camden, NJ Job Details Per diem $28.25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Job ID:

R1058517

Type:

Per Diem Location:

Pennsauken, New Jersey Standard Hours:

0

Shift:

1st

Shift Job Summary :

Responsible for the department unit response and placement to ensure the efficient flow of emergency and non-emergency 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 non-emergent 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 non-emergent 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 Technician-Basic Training Program preferred.

Training / Certification

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Licensure:

Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic 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. #

EMT Hourly Rate:

$28.25 Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.