LifeLine - Communications Specialist/Transport I
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19 January, 2023
Full Time
Rotating
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LifeLine - Communications Specialist/Transport I
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Job Description
Overview
Works to help triage patients to the correct level of medical transport care, communicates with ground and flight crews, provides flight/ground following and communications, and assists with a variety of short and long-term projects. Works collaboratively with others to deliver the safest and highest quality patient and family centered care possible during transport.
• Requires successful completion of a dispatch orientation program upon hire.
• Requires a minimum of 0-3 years of relevant industry experience; EMT certification preferred.
• Dispatch experience preferred.
• Requires excellent communication skills; in-depth knowledge of communication equipment and technology; and knowledge of transport responsibilities in order to give and receive critical information accurately.
• Remains current and active in the profession and the medical transport industry.
• Completes clinical rotations or operational experiences as assigned and by the completion due date.
• Ability to type a minimum of 20-30 words per minute.
• Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and our CAD system.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the LifeLine - Communications Specialist/Transport I Role
Overview
Works to help triage patients to the correct level of medical transport care, communicates with ground and flight crews, provides flight/ground following and communications, and assists with a variety of short and long-term projects. Works collaboratively with others to deliver the safest and highest quality patient and family centered care possible during transport.
- May require Certified Flight Communicator certification or equivalent training within 18 months of hire; Must maintain current certification by completing required continuing education courses.
- Requires successful completion of a dispatch orientation program upon hire.
- Requires a minimum of 0-3 years of relevant industry experience; EMT certification preferred.
- Dispatch experience preferred.
- Requires excellent communication skills; in-depth knowledge of communication equipment and technology; and knowledge of transport responsibilities in order to give and receive critical information accurately.
- Remains current and active in the profession and the medical transport industry.
- Completes clinical rotations or operational experiences as assigned and by the completion due date.
- Ability to type a minimum of 20-30 words per minute.
- Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and our CAD system.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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