LifeLine Communication Specialist Transport I

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Works to help triage patients to the correct level of medical transport care, communicates with ground and flight crews in our dispatch center, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Requires excellent communication skills.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of communication equipment and technology.
• Requires 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.

Nice To Haves

• EMT certification preferred.
• Dispatch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients to the correct level of medical transport care.
• Communicate with ground and flight crews in our dispatch center.
• Provide flight/ground following and communications.
• Assist with a variety of short and long-term projects.
• Deliver the safest and highest quality patient and family centered care possible during transport.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed