Base Communicator Full Time Nights

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.
• Completes and monitors 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.
• 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.
• Captures and 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 / Experience 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 / 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.

Benefits

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.