Emergency Communications Specialist (MedCom)

IAMTCS; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a MEDCOM Communications Specialist to perform operational support in emergency communications. You will handle routine service activities, assist with emergency response coordination, and document details under general supervision.

Responsibilities include processing incoming information, following defined workflows, and communicating clearly with internal teams and external contacts to support timely emergency operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in emergency response or emergency communications; on the job training will be required.
• In lieu of EMT certification, five years experience dispatching in 911 or an emergency communications center.
• EMT certification within one year of hire is required; AHA BLS CPR certification required.
• Advanced EMT certification or higher within four years of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and documents incoming communication accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follows established procedures to support coordination of emergency response activities.
• Communicates information clearly to appropriate personnel and external contacts.
• Completes routine tasks in alignment with defined workflows and service expectations.

Skills

Emergency response

Emergency communications

Documentation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

UVA Health seeks a MEDCOM Communications Specialist to perform operational support in emergency communications. You will handle routine service activities, assist with emergency response coordination, and document details under general supervision.

Responsibilities include processing incoming information, following defined workflows, and communicating clearly with internal teams and external contacts to support timely emergency operations.