Transport Communications Specialist - Medic
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LocationChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center
Also in1575 Northeast Expy NE
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentTransport
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 24, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live6h ago
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1 year of experience in a dispatch center handling emergency medical services traffic or equivalent experience in a healthcare business environment
High school graduate or equivalent
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Paramedics only)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient in medical terminology
Data entry and word processing skills at 25 words per minute
Demonstrated basic math skills
Skills in stress recognition and management
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic current Georgia license
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Critical care certification
Skills
Data entry
Word processing
Two-way radio
Computer database
Mapping systems
Hiring process
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Work Shift
Variable
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
7:00 PM
Shift End Time
7:30 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
About the company
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Details, coordinates, and dispatches for air and ground transport calls, including administrative support to department. Provides direction and/or coordination of incoming patient transports. Uses medical terminology, clinical knowledge, and communication skills to coordinate and provide for timely and safe patient transport. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
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1 year of experience in a dispatch center handling emergency medical services traffic or equivalent experience in a healthcare business environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic current Georgia license
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
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Critical care certification
Education
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High school graduate or equivalent
Certification Summary
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Paramedics only)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient in medical terminology
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Data entry and word processing skills at 25 words per minute
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Demonstrated basic math skills
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Skills in stress recognition and management
Job Responsibilities
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Provides and/or procures information for dispatch of air and ground transport teams.
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Operates two-way radio, computer database, mapping systems, and related systems/equipment in support of air medical and ground-based patient transport services.
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Responds and dispatches transport teams promptly and accurately.
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Performs all tasks required for accurate completion of patient intake, ground and flight request, and other related transport paperwork.
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Triages transport requests, prioritizes incoming calls according to unit availability, and determines response mode as emergency or non-emergency in conjunction with medical staff.
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Receives incoming calls, determines destination based on system algorithms, and sets up teleconferences with attending physician(s), flight nurse, referral source, online medical control, and appropriate receiving units as needed.
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Provides information on aircraft or ground transport availability.
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Maintains assigned databases on referrals and hospital locations.
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Accesses, reads, and interprets county, state, and specialized maps for determining locations of accident scenes or referral sources.
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Assists in training and orientation of Communications Specialist.
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Performs assigned departmental business functions.
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Participates in achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
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Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings.
Legal
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1575 Northeast Expy NE
Job Family
Transport
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