West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.
Paramedic Communication Specialist - Varied Shift (JR24-31563)
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Paramedic Communication Specialist - Varied Shift (JR24-31563) Morgantown, West Virginia
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Performs a wide range of communication duties involving the coordination of pre-hospital Medical Command with on-line physician direction, reporting pre-hospital activity and inbound ambulances to appropriate personnel, and directly coordinates the Air Medical evacuation of seriously ill or injured patients from both in-hospital and pre-hospital settings. WVUH MedCom is the key link in the communication chain between air and ground pre-hospital personnel, and receiving hospital personnel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:High School Diploma or Equivalent.Must possess a current certification as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:Successful completion and maintenance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated training.EXPERIENCE:Two years' experience as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Answers all requests for medical command within two radio calls or three telephone rings.Triages requests for medical command to assure the most life threatening are handled expeditiously.Accurately documents medical command calls performed by protocol and/or involving physician direction.Adheres to WV State Office of Emergency Services (WV OEMS) first responder, basic life support, advanced life support, C3IFT and critical care transport protocols.Interacts with the medical command physician to assure the appropriate level of care is rendered in the pre-hospital setting.Provides advance notice and medical report of patients to the appropriate personnel at receiving facilities in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.Accurately collects and inputs data from medical command calls into the WV OEMS data base system for prehospital personnel as required by the WV OEMS.Logs all productive work activities in the appropriate database (e.g., trauma pages, stroke pages, code blues, etc.).Functions as the communication specialist for the HealthNet Aeromedical Flight Program operated by WVU Hospitals, and assists other air medical services as needed while in the command center area.Activates the paging system for HealthNet and Health Team members in order to alert crew of pending transports.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Performs a wide range of communication duties involving the coordination of pre-hospital Medical Command with on-line physician direction, reporting pre-hospital activity and inbound ambulances to appropriate personnel, and directly coordinates the Air Medical evacuation of seriously ill or injured patients from both in-hospital and pre-hospital settings. WVUH MedCom is the key link in the communication chain between air and ground pre-hospital personnel, and receiving hospital personnel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:High School Diploma or Equivalent.Must possess a current certification as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:Successful completion and maintenance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated training.EXPERIENCE:Two years' experience as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Answers all requests for medical command within two radio calls or three telephone rings.Triages requests for medical command to assure the most life threatening are handled expeditiously.Accurately documents medical command calls performed by protocol and/or involving physician direction.Adheres to WV State Office of Emergency Services (WV OEMS) first responder, basic life support, advanced life support, C3IFT and critical care transport protocols.Interacts with the medical command physician to assure the appropriate level of care is rendered in the pre-hospital setting.Provides advance notice and medical report of patients to the appropriate personnel at receiving facilities in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.Accurately collects and inputs data from medical command calls into the WV OEMS data base system for prehospital personnel as required by the WV OEMS.Logs all productive work activities in the appropriate database (e.g., trauma pages, stroke pages, code blues, etc.).Functions as the communication specialist for the HealthNet Aeromedical Flight Program operated by WVU Hospitals, and assists other air medical services as needed while in the command center area.Activates the paging system for HealthNet and Health Team members in order to alert crew of pending transports.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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