Transportation Communication Specialist - Care Coordination System

Job Details

Job Ref:R0085120 Category:Transporter Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:University of Vermont Medical Center Location: 40 IDX Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403 Department:CCS Communications Center Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Day/Eve-8-12hr Hours:- Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs:Every Other Pay Rate: $20.84 - $31.26 per hour

In collaboration with the RTC Coordination Nurse and RTC Specialist, works to coordinate appropriate, safe, rapid and efficient inter-hospital transport. This includes both ground and air for patients within the University of Vermont Health region. The Transportation Communication Specialist is responsible for ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient relay of information between EMS agencies, referring providers, consumers, and the Emergency Department at UVMMC.

Education:

• High school or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Nationally registered (NREMT) and licensed EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic required within two (2) years of employment OR Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and Certified Flight Communicator within 12 months.

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience as ambulance or emergency dispatcher preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in EMS working for EMS services preferred.
• Experience in service-related healthcare occupation, demonstrating proficiency in interacting with customers and ability to work in a high-paced, high-stress and dynamic environment.
• Must have working knowledge of radio communications and computer dispatch.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.