COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I
Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Mcclellan Afb, CA
Salary: $Not stated
JOB SUMMARY:
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>California Shock Trauma Air Rescue CALSTAR is a nonprofit regional air ambulance serving communities throughout California for 28 years. Our mission is to save lives, reduce disability and speed recovery for victims of trauma and illness.
Communications Center Specialist I CALSTAR Sacramento, CA
SUMMARY
The Communications Specialist will receive and process all requests for CALSTAR service. The Communications Specialist will routinely interact with CALSTAR staff and other key personnel by performing the following duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.Education Two year degree in related field preferred HS Diploma required
2.Preferred 6 months to 1 year prior experience in the health care environment
3.EMS dispatch experience preferred
4.Licensure / Certifications EMT certification or equivalent education/experience
5.Must obtain Certified Flight Coordinator CFC through National Association of Air-medical Communication Specialists NAACS within one year of hire
6.Must pass CALSTAR Comm. Specialist Call Taker training exam at the conclusion of internal training program.
7.Knowledge of aviation terminology preferred
8.Knowledge of medical terminology required
9.Equipment and Technical Experience
a.Working knowledge of alpha / numerical paging systems Access database
b.Web based programs
c.Advanced phone system operations
d.Radio systems and radio protocol experience required
10.Essential Technical/Motor Skills
a.Excellent typing skills minimum of 40/WPM net
b.Knowledge of office machines
c.Computer and CAD expertise
11.Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, e-mail, and the ability to use specialized software programs including sophisticated radio console operations
12.Strong Interpersonal Skills
a.Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision
b.Also must be able to work as an integral part of a cohesive, fast paced and productive team
13.Excellent oral and written communications
14.Listening skills are a must
15.Problem solving, conflict resolution and the ability to interact effectively with multiple and diversified personnel and consumers
CALSTAR offers excellent work environment, Relocation Assistance, lucrative benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision, Profit Sharing Plan, and Long Term Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Education Assistance.
Please visit our career page for job description and resume submission
www.calstar.org
JOB ID 2861581
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
None Other post secondary school/training