What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Specialist position at cookchildrens?
Location: Meacham Airport Department: Transport-Ground Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Individual will be the primary contact for requests to transfer and transport patients. Will coordinate and monitor transport by ground ambulance, helicopter and fixed wing aircraft and accurately document all related written and computerized information in a dynamic, fast paced, high volume, high-stress environment. Individual should be highly organized and have strong customer service, communication and computer skills, and have the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Education: • High School Diploma • State certified EMT, EMT-P, or EMD certification with 1-2 years EMS and/or dispatch experience. • Typing 40 - 50 wpm preferred Certification/Licensure: • Texas certified EMT, EMT-P, or certified EMD • BLS (within 90 days of employment) • Metro Communications Center Training (within 1 year of employment) About Us: Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.