Emergency Communications Center Specialist

Overview: This is a day shift position, 7am - 7:30pm. Every other weekend. Holiday rotation required. Job Description Summary: Effectively communicates emergency information to appropriate stakeholders. Essential Functions Receives and transmits emergency and urgent information via radio, computer, and telephone to pre-hospital and in-house personnel. Answers and appropriately directs incoming emergency calls from transport and on-scene personnel, providing efficient support and assisting with the coordination of resources. Facilitates effective and accurate communication between internal and external departments and staff. Provides security dispatching services, monitoring cameras and alarms, and reporting activity. Maintains accurate documentation of clinical and billing information, emergency communications, and security and medical events, relaying to appropriate personnel as needed. Assists with the training of new employees, developing reports, and maintaining emergency communication equipment. Education & Licensure High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certifications Paramedic Certification preferred. Skills Familiarity with mainframe systems. Database and spreadsheet software skills. Effective analytical and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task effectively. Ability to function calmly and respond quickly in stressful or emergency situations. Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pre-hospital procedures. Experience Experience in an Emergency Department or other clinical setting preferred. Emergency dispatch or EMS experience preferred. Physical Requirements Occasionally: Color vision, flexing/extending of neck, lifting/carrying 0–10 lbs, walking frequently. Continuously: Audible speech, computer skills, decision making, hand use (grasping, gripping, turning), hearing acuity, peripheral vision, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, sitting. Additional physical requirements performed but not listed above (if any). EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 Nationwide Children's Hospital