Emergency Dispatch & Communications Specialist

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an Emergency Communications Specialist who can effectively relay critical information during high stress situations. The role supports pre-hospital and in-house teams by coordinating resources and ensuring accurate message transmission.

The position requires a High School Diploma; Paramedic certification is preferred. Rotating weekends and holidays, with a 4pm-12:30am shift, emphasizes calm, precise communication and thorough

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Paramedic certification preferred.
• Experience in an Emergency Department or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and transmits emergency information to pre-hospital and in-house personnel.
• Answers and directs emergency calls from transport and on-scene staff; coordinates resources.
• Facilitates communication between internal and external departments and staff.
• Provides security dispatching services, monitors cameras and alarms, reports activity.
• Maintains documentation of clinical and billing information and emergency events.
• Assists with training, reports, and maintenance of emergency communication equipment.

Skills

Mainframe familiarity

Database & spreadsheets

Analytical & organized

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an Emergency Communications Specialist who can effectively relay critical information during high stress situations. The role supports pre-hospital and in-house teams by coordinating resources and ensuring accurate message transmission.

The position requires a High School Diploma; Paramedic certification is preferred. Rotating weekends and holidays, with a 4pm-12:30am shift, emphasizes calm, precise communication and thorough