Communications Technician - EastCare

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health EastCare

ECU Health EastCare provides critical care air and ground transportation service and is the only medical transport service in the region accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. There are nine ground units—six mobile ICUs, including one dedicated to children’s transport, and three BLS ambulances. EastCare’s five air units cover nearly 300,000 miles during more than 3,500 flights every year and are based in Bertie, Craven, Nash, Onslow and Wayne counties. All units provide rapid transportation and advanced medical care to critically ill and injured patients, including trauma, cardiac, medical, high-risk obstetric, burn and pediatric patients, and more.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist functions as a direct facilitator in processing and executing service requests for the ECU Health System. Responsibilities include: obtaining the appropriate information for service requests and providing any additional assistance necessary to meet the system's needs. The Communications Specialist functions as a part of the Communications Center and shares responsibility for working cooperatively with all team members. The Communications Specialist dispatches and communicates with all EastCare assets, maintains logs and records, and performs other duties as assigned. The Communication Specialist will uphold the mission, goals, and objectives, of EastCare and the ECU Health System at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or equivalent is required
• NC Office of EMS EMT Certification or higher is required.
• Employees without EMT certification will have up to one year from their end orientation date to obtain certification.

Other Information

Shift: PRN/ As Needed

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Yolanda Bonds, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]