UF Health
UF Health is hiring: Spec Radio Communications in Jacksonville
UF Health, Jacksonville, FL, US, 32290
Overview
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 month of the date of hire or transfe
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 Certificatio
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 month of the date of hire or transfe
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 Certificatio