Job Description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: CCS Communications Center

Part Time

Standard Hours: 20

Shift: Evening

Primary Shift: TBD

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $19.64 Mid $24.54 Max $29.44

Recruiter: Trevor Kotrady

JOB DESCRIPTION:

In collaboration with the RTC Coordination Nurse and RTC Specialist, works to coordinate appropriate, safe, rapid and efficient inter-hospital transport. This includes both ground and air for patients within the University of Vermont Health Network region. The Transport Communications Specialist is responsible for ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient relay of information between EMS agencies, referring providers, consumers, and the Emergency Department at UVMMC.

EDUCATION:

High school or equivalent required; some college preferred.

Licensed EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as ambulance or emergency dispatcher preferred or two to three years in EMS working for EMS services.

Experience in service related healthcare occupation, demonstrating proficiency in interacting with customers and ability to work in a high-paced, high-stress and dynamic environment.

Must have working knowledge of radio communications and computer dispatch

Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience with third party payers, reimbursement procedures as well as CPT code knowledge

University of Vermont Health Network