How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Position Summary: Responds to calls into the Emergency Communications Center (ECC), from referring physicians, AUMC physicians, pre-hospital (EMS) providers, and other medical personnel in an efficient and customer-oriented manner; and to assist in communications and coordination of emergency patient referrals and transportation, both entering and in some circumstances, leaving our hospital. The secondary responsibility of this position includes but is not limited to the facilitation of communications within the Emergency Department and with consulting physicians, communicating via radio with helicopters, transport teams, and ambulances; including receiving patient information, completing documentation, and directing calls appropriately based on predetermined criteria.
Position Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and 1 year(s) or more of experience in healthcare professionals. Familiar with professional jargon used by EMS professionals, and aircraft pilots. Experience operating two-way radio equipment. Georgia EMT (Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic) or National Registry of EMTs.
Preferred Requirements: Vocational or technical training or degree. EMS dispatch or 911 training. ACLS and PALS Certification
Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’