Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
Communications Specialist " EMT "
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Communications Specialist ( EMT ) is responsible for coordinating the timely and efficient management of emergency patient referrals via 911 radio, telephone and other communication systems. Work involves receiving critical information from healthcare providers, identifying and triaging referrals for critically ill and injured patients and the timely and appropriate documentation of relevant information into hospital databases. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates the pre-hospital emergent and non-emergent communication for trauma services activation.
Provides emergency communications and medical dispatch in accordance with all required protocols.
Works collaboratively with critical care transport team to ensure a high level of patient and customer satisfaction.
Activates all transport team...