ED Communication Specialist

AnMed; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Financial Counseling

Work-Life Balance & PTO

Professional Development

Job summary

AnMed in Anderson, SC is seeking a dedicated communication specialist for the Emergency Department to support patient care during night shifts. The role reports to ED nurses and physicians, handling EMS and hospital communications, and coordinating patient call-backs and vital signs as directed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, EMT certificate or nursing-related training, and hospital experience in patient care support.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalency required; EMT Certificate, graduate of an approved paramedic program, registered nurse, or completion of an approved nursing assistant training course.
• Experience: Hospital-based nursing assistant, phlebotomist, paramedic, surgical technician, patient care technician, registered nurse, or other approved training/education.
• Commitment to providing quality patient care in the ED.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality of patient care consistent with the standards and guidelines established by AnMed Emergency Department.
• While working in the Emergency Department, the communication specialist works under the guidance and supervision of the Emergency Department nurse(s) and the chargenurse(s) to provide treatment as ordered by the physician(s)/provider(s) to promote quality and safe care of the patients within the department.
• Receive incoming reports (EMS, physician offices, nursing homes, etc…). If orders are to be given, the call will be transferred to a nurse or a physician.
• Maintains a database of all EMS alerts requested by EMS prior to arrival.
• Assists with patient callbacks as instructed by the charge nurse and/or physician.
• Assists nursing staff by obtaining vital signs of patients as instructed by the charge nurse of the Emergency Department.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalency

EMT Certificate

Nursing program graduate

Registered nurse

Nursing assistant training

Job description

Hours per Week: 7P-7A; weekends as needed

Located in the heart ofAnderson, South Carolina,AnMedis a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, ourmissionis simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of theBest Employers in South Carolinaby Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whetheryou'rejust starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction,you'llfind opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providequality of patient care consistent with the standards and guidelines established by AnMed Emergency Department.
• While working in the Emergency Department, the communication specialist works under the guidance and supervision of the Emergency Department nurse(s) and the chargenurse(s) to provide treatment as ordered by the physician(s)/provider(s) to promote quality and safe care of the patients within the department.
• Receive incoming reports (EMS, physician offices, nursing homes, etc…). If orders are to be given, the call will be transferred to a nurse or a physician.
• Maintains a database of all EMS alerts requested by EMS prior to arrival.
• Assists with patient callbacks as instructed by the charge nurse and/or physician.
• Assists nursing staff by obtaining vital signs of patients as instructed by the charge nurse of the Emergency Department.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalency required. EMT Certificate, graduate of an approved paramedic program, registered nurse, or completion of an approved nursing assistant training course.
• Experience: Hospital-based nursing assistant, phlebotomist, paramedic, surgical technician, patient care technician, registered nurse, or other approved training/education.

• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings
• Free Financial Counseling
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development

For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Variedbenefits packages are available to positions with a 0.6 FTE orhigher.