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The Communication Specialist I works in the call center for Carilion Clinic Patient Transport (CCPT) department. The Communications Specialist is a central link in the safe transfer and transport of patients throughout the region and is one of the first points of contact for patients, prospective patients, discharge planners, insurance companies/brokers, physicians, facilities, 911 dispatch centers, and other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies with Carilion Clinic. Successful candidate must be certified as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Advance, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic in the State of Virginia. Communication Specialist I rate starts at $20.10, with credit for experience. A $7,500.00 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Receives emergency and non-emergency transport requests, screens and prioritizes emergency calls.?Escalates flight requests for immediate assistance. Matches available resources to the patient based on clinical condition a...Communication Specialist, Dispatch, Ambulance, Communications Specialist, Clinical, Specialist, Healthcare