Radio Communications Specialist | UF Health Jax EMS communication | Full-time | Days

Job description

Overview
The Radio Communications Specialist will monitor EMS communications and provide safe launching and flight following of the TraumaOne helicopters or any other helicopter requesting use of our UF Health Jacksonville helipad.
Responsibilities
• The Radio Communications Specialist will assure all flight and rescue documentation is complete. This includes all Trauma Alerts, Stroke Alerts and STEMI Alerts.
• The Radio Communications Specialist will page all Trauma & Medical Alerts via Golden Hour or InfoRad.
• The Radio Communications Specialist will assist with unloading of the helicopter to include the delivery and assisting in the Emergency Department or Trauma Center as needed.
• The Radio Communications Specialist will assist new staff members during training. Must attend annual training provided by our Helicopter vendor.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope

Qualifications
Required Education
• High school diploma or GED.

Necessary Skills:
-Must possess fundamental knowledge of the Baker Audio Phone/Radio System.
-Must be able to multi task and maintain composure during stressful times.
-Must maintain understanding of current Emergency Medical terminology, Fire/Rescue radio codes and signals, FCC rules and regulations, and FAA regulations relating to EMS.
-Must possess fundamental working knowledge of UHF/VHF radio equipment, portable radios, and radio recording devices.
-Requires basic computer skills and ability to operate multiple phone lines.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
• Current Florida EMT Certification or current Florida Paramedic License or Current Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification/Public Safety Telecommunicator with one (1) year of EMD experience.

Required Experience: Less than one year of experience in a health care setting or EMS Communication setting.
Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a dispatcher. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: NAACS Certification
• The Radio Communications Specialist will assure all flight and rescue documentation is complete. This includes all Trauma Alerts, Stroke Alerts and STEMI Alerts.
• The Radio Communications Specialist will page all Trauma & Medical Alerts via Golden Hour or InfoRad.
• The Radio Communications Specialist will assist with unloading of the helicopter to include the delivery and assisting in the Emergency Department or Trauma Center as needed.
• The Radio Communications Specialist will assist new staff members during training. Must attend annual training provided by our Helicopter vendor.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope

Required Education
• High school diploma or GED.

Necessary Skills:
-Must possess fundamental knowledge of the Baker Audio Phone/Radio System.
-Must be able to multi task and maintain composure during stressful times.
-Must maintain understanding of current Emergency Medical terminology, Fire/Rescue radio codes and signals, FCC rules and regulations, and FAA regulations relating to EMS.
-Must possess fundamental working knowledge of UHF/VHF radio equipment, portable radios, and radio recording devices.
-Requires basic computer skills and ability to operate multiple phone lines.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
• Current Florida EMT Certification or current Florida Paramedic License or Current Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification/Public Safety Telecommunicator with one (1) year of EMD experience.

Required Experience: Less than one year of experience in a health care setting or EMS Communication setting.
Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a dispatcher. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: NAACS Certification