Base Communicator Full-time Nights

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Pennsauken - 6991 North Park Dr. Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: POSITION SUMMARY: Performs dispatching activities related to the Transportation Call Center Department. Coordinates transportation scheduling. Maintains scheduling, and communication with Transport Companies. Communicates with the transportation coordinator, nursing supervisor, and other personnel as needed. Facilitates transportation to and from all Virtua facilities and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to ensure an orderly transfer of patient from other facilities to Virtua hospitals. REQUIREMENTS: High School graduate or GED. Two to four years of experience. EMT or Dispatcher license/certification preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Driver or dispatch experience. Knowledge in transporting frail or elderly population with special mobility needs and safety requirements. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants and family members, co-workers. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Computer literate and ability to generate accurate records. Ability to speak clearly and to articulate details, instructions, dispatch procedures, emergency requirements, procedures and policies. Ability to problem solve and prioritize duties. Ability to remain calm and responsive in an emergency. Experience working with transportation software scheduling programs preferred. Hourly Rate: $21.85 - $32.83 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here .