Spec Radio Comm-PRN

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 Trauma One helicopters or any other helicopter requesting use of our UF Health Jacksonville helipad.

• 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care