Base Communicator - 7p-7a Full time

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

36

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary:

Responsible for the daily operations of Medcom, to assure professional and consistent standard of radio communications for the Burlington/Camden MICU/South Star programs.

Provide Quality 911 basic emergency medical response in the community and surrounding area.

Responsible for basic pre-hospital care of patients in a high impact area with minimal supervision.

Position Responsibilities:

• Properly and professionally operates MEDCOM radios, equipment, and telephones to assure efficient communications for Virtua EMS Field Operations as required by NJ Regulation.

• Receives incoming calls and relays information to the chief or appropriate personnel or facility.

• Complete and monitor phone patches and transfers to support immediate on line medical direction.

• Consistently monitors Hippocrates Jemstat program and reports status as necessary.

• Performs all weekly and monthly radio testing as it relates to NJHERN reglations.

• Maintains all testing results and records.

• Assists with coordination of MICU Field Operations as requested by management.

• Acts as a communications/coordination resource for Virtua South Star as necessary.

• Assist with staffing Virtua Basic Life Support services as requested.

• Provides medical coordination for Virtua EMS resources in the event of a disaster/high profile incident. Effectively utilizes the MICU disaster recall policy as requested.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Previous EMS/911 dispatch experience preferred.

Knowledge of local EMS systems and EMS communications.

Required Education:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Graduate of a recognized Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Training Program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic by the Commissioner of Health & Senior Services of the State of New Jersey.

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the professional rescuer level, PHTLS or ILS and EVOC.

Must have a valid Driver’s license recognized by the State of New Jersey an driving record must meet insurance company standards/requirements.

Must complete yearly PPD, Fit Test, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA and Safety Day training by the date set forth by the department.

Hourly Rate: $21.21 - $31.81 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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