Emergency Room Communication Specialist - New River Valley Medical Center - Ft

Carilion Clinic

Christiansburg, Virginia, United States
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High school graduate or ged
Medical terminology knowledge
Effective interpersonal communication skills
** Carilion Clinic is seeking an Emergency Room Communication Specialist for their New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. This full-time role involves coordinating communications in the emergency department to ensure efficient patient care and requires prior experience in medical terminology, with a preference for EMT or dispatch experience. **

Job Summary

  • The Emergency Room Communication Specialist coordinates the Emergency department communications through telephone and/or radio call intake to facilitate efficient and timely emergency medical services assignments.
  • Successful candidates will work three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend and rotating holiday requirements while maintaining EMS drug box inventory.
  • Carilion Clinic offers a well-rounded benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, an employer-funded pension plan, and paid time off accrued from day one.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Carilion Clinic is seeking an Emergency Room Communication Specialist for their New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. This full-time role involves coordinating communications in the emergency department to ensure efficient patient care and requires prior experience in medical terminology, with a preference for EMT or dispatch experience. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Basic computer and typing skills
  • Ability to function independently

Nice-to-have

  • Prior EMT experience preferred
  • 911 dispatch experience preferred
  • Teamworking skills required
  • Participation in performance improvement projects

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Prior EMT or 911 dispatch experience (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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