Coord EMS

Chippenham Hospital hiring for Coord EMS jobs in Richmond, VA, US

Description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Coord EMS you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Coord EMS where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

1. *Utilizing facility, regional and state protocols, provides and facilitates communications for CJW with Emergency Medical Services agencies, including, but not limited to ambulance transportation, rotor and fixed wing services

2. *Provides critical communication link to CJW medical and nursing staff regarding incoming patients to the facility from EMS agencies.

3. *Maintains working knowledge of all EMS communications equipment at CJW Medical Center.

4. *Plays key role in trouble-shooting opportunities for improvement in communications with EMS agencies.

5. *Reports communications or plant-op’s impediments to EMS arrivals or traffic flow.

6. *Plays key role in the Hospital Incident Command System during both external and internal disaster situations and during regional “Code Red” or “Code Black” activations.

7. *Collaborates with other communications centers locally, regionally, and state-wide during disasters.

8. *Collaborates with the Emergency Preparedness Department.

9. *Participates in training drills related to emergency preparedness both internally and externally.

10. *Facilitates and participates in the Regional Hospital Communications Center (RHCC) when CJW Medical Center assumes command from VCU Healthsystem.

11. *Represents the facility at both internal and external committees and work groups related to EMS communications.

12. *Maintains working knowledge of all current protocols and pathways affecting patients arriving via EMS agencies, including, but not limited to STEMI protocols, Stroke protocols, Trauma Team Activation protocols, Trauma Bypass protocols, and Trauma Triage protocols.

13. *Promotes positive relationships and collaborations with EMS agencies and participates in EMS Outreach activities as appropriate.

14. *Acts as a team player, facilitating efficient operations of the Emergency Department and other departments as appropriate.

15. *Promotes ED throughput whenever possible and within scope of practice. This may include performing some clinical tasks within scope of practice and demonstrated competencies, however, EMS communications always take priority in overall operations.

16. *Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities for Trauma, EMS and the Emergency Departments.

17. *Completes all mandatory education requirements of CJW Medical Center and the Trauma and EMS Services department.

18. * Maintains clinical certification level of EMT or higher at all times.

19. *Acts in accordance with facility privacy policies and adheres to HIPPA regulations.

20. *Other duties as assigned by the department director.

What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum 1 year field experience in direct patient care in an accredited EMS agency, Emergency Department, Critical Care setting, or Emergency Dispatch experience.

Preferred: EMT-B or I, Current VA or National Registry EMT, Paramedic, or PCT

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, CPR-BLS

Preferred: Associate or Bachelor Degree in Emergency Management or

Emergency Medical Services Management

CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Coord EMS opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.