Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Communications Specialist-Night Shift
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
Emergency Communications Specialist – Night Shift
Position Summary:
The Communications Specialist is essential to the daily operations of the Transfer Center and Transport Team. The role manages patient referral calls from outside hospitals to facilitate consults or admissions, tracks and monitors LifeLine teams, and operates dispatch services for ground and air transport.
Shift:
Night shift, 7 pm‑7 am (24 hrs/pr week, alternate weekends required).
Location:
St. Petersburg, FL.
Key Accountabilities:
Coordinate in‑patient and referral calls from outside facilities for potential hospital admission or consult.
Manage trauma, ECMO, and CVOR activations and prepare staff and facilities accordingly.
Dispatch and track LifeLine ground transport services via Zoll software; chart throughout transport.
Operate UHF, VHF, aviation, and push‑to‑talk radio systems.
Dispatch and track air transport services, using tracking software and effective radio communication.
Document referral calls in the Teletracking program to support care coordination.
Assist with both national and international fixed‑wing flight facilitation.
Initiate and adhere to the Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) for applicable transports.
Maintain professional growth, completing all required competencies and mandated in‑services.
Provide fire suppression support for flights when needed.
Participate in public relations events, including helipad and floor tours.
Support the daily operations of the transfer center through preparation, communication, and follow‑up.
Adhere to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, disaster plans, infection control policies, fire safety regulations, and biohazard material disposal procedures.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Current EMT, paramedic, RN, or RT licensure with ≥3 years clinical experience, OR ≥2 years EMS or law‑enforcement dispatch experience.
Strong critical‑thinking skills to determine optimal referrals and transports.
Salary:
Minimum $17.70/hour – Maximum $28.32/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for similar roles.
We are committed to creating a welcoming inclusive environment that embraces differences and promotes equitable healthcare delivery.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.
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The Communications Specialist is essential to the daily operations of the Transfer Center and Transport Team. The role manages patient referral calls from outside hospitals to facilitate consults or admissions, tracks and monitors LifeLine teams, and operates dispatch services for ground and air transport.
Shift:
Night shift, 7 pm‑7 am (24 hrs/pr week, alternate weekends required).
Location:
St. Petersburg, FL.
Key Accountabilities:
Coordinate in‑patient and referral calls from outside facilities for potential hospital admission or consult.
Manage trauma, ECMO, and CVOR activations and prepare staff and facilities accordingly.
Dispatch and track LifeLine ground transport services via Zoll software; chart throughout transport.
Operate UHF, VHF, aviation, and push‑to‑talk radio systems.
Dispatch and track air transport services, using tracking software and effective radio communication.
Document referral calls in the Teletracking program to support care coordination.
Assist with both national and international fixed‑wing flight facilitation.
Initiate and adhere to the Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) for applicable transports.
Maintain professional growth, completing all required competencies and mandated in‑services.
Provide fire suppression support for flights when needed.
Participate in public relations events, including helipad and floor tours.
Support the daily operations of the transfer center through preparation, communication, and follow‑up.
Adhere to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, disaster plans, infection control policies, fire safety regulations, and biohazard material disposal procedures.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Current EMT, paramedic, RN, or RT licensure with ≥3 years clinical experience, OR ≥2 years EMS or law‑enforcement dispatch experience.
Strong critical‑thinking skills to determine optimal referrals and transports.
Salary:
Minimum $17.70/hour – Maximum $28.32/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for similar roles.
We are committed to creating a welcoming inclusive environment that embraces differences and promotes equitable healthcare delivery.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.
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