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Air Communication Specialist-2 (Flexi)

Air Communication Specialist-2 (Flexi)

Apply locations: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR-75361

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an Air Communications Specialist 2 for the Nightingale helicopter.

This is a Flexi/rotating shift position.

The Air Communications Specialist receives, processes, and transmits communications using radiotelephone and computer-aided dispatching equipment in accordance with regulations as guided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance medical missions and other aircraft. This individual maintains records and communications center-related documentation of transport requests in addition to other required records required by regulatory agencies and departmental procedures. This role also assists the Transfer Center staff as directed.

Public or private safety dispatch, or commercial ambulance service communications experience preferable. If no prior experience as listed, customer service call center experience may substitute.

Job Summary

The Air Communications Specialist receives, processes, and transmits communications using radiotelephone and computer-aided dispatching equipment in accordance with regulations as guided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance medical missions and other aircraft. This individual maintains records and communications center-related documentation of transport requests in addition to other required records required by regulatory agencies and departmental procedures. This role also assists the Transfer Center staff as directed.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

• Active Listening
• Communication
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking
• Technology/Computer
• Typing Speed 30+ WPM

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Sentara Healthcare is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!