Communications Specialist-Night Shift

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Saint Petersburg, FL

70d•$18 - $28

About The Position

The Communications Specialist role is integral to the daily operations of the Transfer Center and Transport Team. Manages patient referral calls from outside hospitals with the intent of facilitating consults or admission, and follows through to completion. Responsible for the dispatch, real-time tracking and monitoring of LifeLine teams. Shift: Nigh Shift, 24 hrs/pr week, weekend work required Location: St Petersburg, FL

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement
Current Licensure as EMT, Paramedic, RN, or RT with three years' experience in a clinical setting OR a minimum of two years EMS or law enforcement dispatch experience
Ability to utilize critical thinking in determining best options for referrals and transport

Responsibilities

Coordinates in-patient and referral calls from outside facilities for potential hospital admission or consult
Manages trauma, ECMO and CVOR activations resulting in staff and facility preparation
Dispatches and tracks LifeLine ground transport services through Zoll software; following and charting throughout transport
Ability to operate UHF, VHF, Aviation and Push to Talk radio systems
Dispatches and tracks air transport services through tracking software and effective use of radio communications, following and charting throughout transport
Documents referral calls in Teletracking program in order to provide information regarding care coordination
Assists in facilitating both national and international fixed wing flights
Ensures that the Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) is initiated and adhered to for both ground and air transports when applicable
Maintains professional growth and education including all required competencies and mandated in-services
Provides fire suppression support for flights as needed
Participates in public relations events, including but not limited to 10th floor tours, helipad tours and speaking about the program
Supports the daily operations of the transfer center and transport team through assistance with preparation, communication and follow up
Adheres to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, disaster plans, infection control policies, fire safety regulations, and biohazard material disposal policies