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Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Avera is seeking a Communication Specialist!!
**$1,000 Sing-On Bonus**
Position Highlights:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
- Options for Free Health Insurance!
- May be eligible for a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Job Summary
The Communication Specialist is responsible for receiving and coordinating transport request for Avera Careflight from multiple sources for both ground and air medical transport. The Communication Specialist is responsible for tracking all air medical and ground transport of Avera Careflight in accordance with FAA Safety and CAMTS accredidation standards. The Communication Specialist must effectively communicate with air medical crew, requesting and receiving agencies, and incoming aircraft through a variety of modes such as radio and telephone. The Communication Specialist is expected to uphold Avera Careflight’s Mission and Values.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree required.
- EMT or EMD experience preferred.
- On the job training provided.
- Medical terminology knowledge or medical secretary training preferred.
- Previous experience in medical field preferred.
- General knowledge of codes, ordinances, regulations, geography and public safety procedures preferred.
- IAMTCS certification required within 2 years of hire.
Work Schedule
- Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
- $19.25 - $24.00 per hour
What Makes Avera Special?
Location: Avera McKennan · MCK Flight Comm Ctr
Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening/Night Shift, Varied Shifts, occas. wknd; 72hrs/2wks
