Transportation Communication Specialist - Care Coordination System
UVM Health - UVM Medical Center · South Burlington, VT · Today
Full-time
About the role
This position involves coordinating patient transport between hospitals within the University of Vermont Health region, including both ground and air transport.
Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with the RTC Coordination Nurse and RTC Specialist
- Ensures smooth, accurate, and efficient relay of information between EMS agencies, referring providers, consumers, and the Emergency Department at UVMMC
Requirements
- High school or equivalent education
- Nationally registered (NREMT) and licensed EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic within two (2) years of employment OR Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and Certified Flight Communicator within 12 months
- 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
- Working knowledge of radio communications and computer dispatch
- Working knowledge of medical terminology