Spec Radio Comm-PRN

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health system in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a Radio Communications Specialist to monitor EMS communications and ensure the safe operation of TraumaOne helicopters. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant certifications, including EMT or Paramedic. The role is entry-level, focusing on multi-tasking under pressure. Full-time employment is offered in a dynamic health care environment, providing an essential service during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Florida EMT Certification or Florida Paramedic License or NREMT Certification required.
• Must convert NREMT Certification to Florida Licensure within 6 months for new hires.
• Familiar with EMS terminology, radio codes, and FAA/FCC rules.
• Knowledge of UHF/VHF radio equipment and recording devices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to manage multiple lines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EMS communications during operations.
• Provide safe launching and flight following for the TraumaOne helicopters.
• Follow procedures for helicopter usage of the helipad.

Skills

Fundamental knowledge of Baker Audio Phone/Radio System

Ability to multi-task and maintain composure during stressful times

Understanding of current Emergency Medical terminology

Fundamental working knowledge of UHF/VHF radio equipment

Basic computer skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida EMT Certification

Florida Paramedic License

NREMT Certification

EMD Certification/Public Safety Telecommunicator

Tools

Portable radios

Radio recording devices

Job description

Spec Radio Comm-PRN at UF Health Jacksonville

The Radio Communications Specialist will monitor EMS communications and provide safe launching and flight following of the TraumaOne helicopters or any other helicopter requesting use of our UF Health Jacksonville helipad.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Necessary Skills:
  • Must possess fundamental knowledge of the Baker Audio Phone/Radio System.
  • Must be able to multi-task and maintain composure during stressful times.
  • Must maintain understanding of current Emergency Medical terminology, Fire/Rescue radio codes and signals, FCC rules and regulations, and FAA regulations relating to EMS.
  • Must possess fundamental working knowledge of UHF/VHF radio equipment, portable radios, and radio recording devices.
  • Requires basic computer skills and ability to operate multiple phone lines.
• Required Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current Florida EMT Certification or current Florida Paramedic License or Current NREMT Certification.
  • Effective December 1, 2014 existing employees must convert NREMT Certification to State of Florida Licensure by March 31, 2015 and new hire/transfers must convert within 6 months of the date of hire or transfer OR Current Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification/Public Safety Telecommunicator with one (1) year of EMD experience.
• Required Experience: Less than one year of experience in a health care setting or EMS Communication setting.
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a dispatcher.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: NAACS Certification.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care