COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - MVH (PRN/Resource, Hours Vary)

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration: This position requires a certified Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic in the state of Ohio, or may have the equivalent in knowledge or experience. Air Medical Communication Specialist Certification required within 5 years from date in position.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Preferred experience: Experience as an EMS provider or a minimum of 1 year full-time experience in EMS Dispatching.

Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to sit/stand at work station for at least 12 hours.

2. Must be able to sit at a computer with multiple monitors for extended periods of time.

3. Must be able to work with a telephone and radio system.

4. Must be able to multi-task efficiently.

5.  Must demonstrate good customer service skills and work with/alongside coworkers and customers with a wide range of personalities.

6. Must be able to use a headset for extended periods of time.

7. Must attend department meeting and education; including completing any education assignments as requested.

8. Must be flexible in scheduling.  

9.  Must be dependable and fulfill minimum shift/hour requirements for the position.