Trauma Communication Center Communicator - Trauma Communications - Multiple Shifts

Position Overview

Pay range: $17.10 - $27.80 / hour

Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 3 - 11 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Provides service to emergency medical services personnel (EMSP), trauma, stroke and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) hospitals, aeromedical and the EMS system by linking all together based on patient needs and availability of trauma, stroke and STEMI resources. Records and retrieves trauma system data for quality improvement purposes. Communicates hospital divert status, assists with mass casualty incident patient destinations and assists EMSP with on-line medical direction coordination. May provide services statewide.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Currently licensed, in good standing, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certified as paramedic. Currently certified with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.