Communication Specialist

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Communications Specialist to manage patient transport coordination by ground and air resources, ensuring timely, safe transfers. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a focus on precise documentation in a high-volume setting.

The position calls for EMT/EMD certification with EMS/dispatch experience and the ability to build positive relationships with teams across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Texas EMT, EMT-P, or EMD certification.
• BLS certification within 90 days.
• EMS/dispatch experience preferred.
• Typing 40–50 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor transport by ground ambulance, helicopter and fixed wing aircraft.
• Serve as the primary contact for transfer and transport requests.
• Accurately document all related written and computerized information.
• Maintain positive working relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Typing 40-50 wpm

Education

High School Diploma

Texas EMT/EMT-P/EMD certification

BLS certification

Job description

## Communication SpecialistApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-119379**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.