Emergency Communications Coordinator

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. seeks an Emergency Communications Coordinator (ECC) to manage urgent EMS communications across WV Region II, coordinate ambulance and helicopter assets, and ensure rapid, safe patient transport.

The role requires EMT-Paramedic certification, paramedic education, ACLS/BLS training, and an instructor rating is preferred. Strong customer service and EMS communications knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• EMT-Paramedic certification required.
• Paramedic education and relevant ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.
• Instructor rating in EMS courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EMS communications with ambulances and medical helicopters in WV EMS Region II.
• Arrange appropriate transport for interfacility transfers requiring tertiary care.
• Ensure efficient, safe and timely patient handoffs and transport logistics.

Skills

Instructor rating

EMS communications

Education

WV EMT-Paramedic Certification

Junior College/Technical School

ACLS

BTLS/PHTLS

PEPP

PALS

Job description

Job Desciption

The Emergency Communications Coordinator (ECC) is responsible for efficient communications with all ambulances and/or medical helicopters operating in WV EMS Region II and surrounding areas. Additionally, the ECC will arrange the appropriate mode of transport required for the interfacility transport of patients requiring tertiary care services.

Requirements

Education:

• Junior College/Technical School is required
• WV EMT-Paramedic Certification is required
• ACLS, BTLS/PHTLS, PEPP, PALS is required
• Instructor rating in at least one of the above listed courses is preferred

Experience:

• 5+ Years of Position-Related Experience is preferred

The kind of position-related experience includes:

EMT-Paramedic experience with a field emergency medical services (EMS) program. Knowledge of EMS communications theory and positive customer service practices is helpful.

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