Emergency Services Coordinator: Critical Care & Transport Ops

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People seeks a skilled EMS communications professional to facilitate patient transfers, admissions and consults for emergency department patients. You will initiate air or ground transport, receive EMS transmissions, and support pre-hospital requests during crises for UMMC and other facilities.

Responsibilities include managing MedCom communications, coordinating disaster preparedness, and supporting emergency response operations across multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• EMT or EMD certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED with 1 year EMS/medical dispatch experience.
• BLS certification required.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Uses MedCom systems to receive and document radio transmissions and calls for emergency transfers.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities with local, state, regional and federal partners.
• Assists with disaster management communications and adherence to the state emergency plan.
• Plans and documents patient care during disaster or transport scenarios.
• Performs routine radio checks and manages incoming alerts as part of the disaster plan.

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Comprehension skills

Basic computer operations

Medical terminology

Critical thinking

Decision making

Multitasking (phone & radio)

Education

EMT or EMD Certification

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People seeks a skilled EMS communications professional to facilitate patient transfers, admissions and consults for emergency department patients. You will initiate air or ground transport, receive EMS transmissions, and support pre-hospital requests during crises for UMMC and other facilities.

Responsibilities include managing MedCom communications, coordinating disaster preparedness, and supporting emergency response operations across multiple agencies.