DMC Harper University Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Benefit Statement:
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.
The available plans and programs include: • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match • Generous paid time off (PTO) • Career development and continuing education opportunities • Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
The Communication Specialist will staff the Communication Center in the emergency department at Detroit Receiving Hospital The Communication Center is located in the emergency department at Detroit Receiving Hospital.The Communication Center will function to centralize and streamline communication between DMC hospital sites and the surrounding area.The Communication Center will house all outside communication equipment utilized to receive notification of critical patient transports, disasters, or mass casualty events.
The Communication Center will accommodate the Personal Computer-Based Emergency Management (EM) System utilized during a major incident within Michigan for tracking patient movement from the scene to the hospital.The goal of the Communication Center is to expedite incoming patient transfers from external facilities and communicate to the ED staff patients condition prior to arrival.Job Duties of the Communication Specialist:
1. Expedites and coordinates all transfers from external facilities.
2. Coordinates and activates STEMI process, stroke team notification, major communicable disease response team, chempack team, decontamination team, all communications from outside agencies regarding acts of bio-terrorism/decontamination/code yellow; activates trauma pager.
3. Handles operations of all communication equipment utilized to receive notification of critical patients transports, disasters, or mass casualty events by responding to HEAR radio, Region 2 South 800 MHz HEMS radio, life-net RS 12 lead receiving stations, care point receiving monitor, UHF receiving station, telemetry, EM TRAX, EMResource.
4. Maintains appropriate log sheets, and data.
5. Attends appropriate trauma systems monthly meetings.
6. Telemetry response.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
