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The MEDCOM Specialist 1 is a vital member of UVA Health and serves as the central command—coordinating the flow of patients across our system and beyond. This role is all about real-time communication, precision decision-making, and orchestrating the deployment of ground and air medical teams during internal/external emergencies and facilitating patient transfers across health systems. Collaboration with clinical teams, EMS partners, and operational leaders to ensure patients are moved safely, efficiently, and with urgency is the foundation of this role.

_Guide the Flow of Care – Be the Air Traffic Controller of UVA Health’s Medical Transport Network_

_This is your moment to join one of the nation’s premier academic health systems in a role that connects care across UVA Health and beyond. As a Medical Transport Communications Specialist, you’ll coordinate the movement of patients via ground and air transport- ensuring every transfer is safe, timely, and clinically sound._

_What You’ll Do:_

+ **_Coordinate Patient Transfers:_** _Manage the deployment of UVA’s medical transport teams across internal departments and external health systems._

+ **_Facilitate Real-Time Communication:_** _Serve as the central link between EMS providers, hospital teams, and operational leaders._

+ **_Support Critical Care Logistics:_** _Help ensure smooth transitions for patients during emergencies and routine transfers._

_Why This Role Matters:_

+ **_Ideal for EMS Professionals:_** _EMTs and paramedics can expand their clinical insight and gain exposure to advanced medical coordination._

+ **_Engaging & Purposeful Work:_** _Each shift offers new opportunities to contribute to patient care through thoughtful communication and collaboration._

+ **_Grow in an Academic Medical Environment:_** _Be part of a system that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development._

_Benefits of Joining UVA Health:_

+ **_Comprehensive Coverage:_** _Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family._

+ **_Financial Security:_** _Retirement savings with matching contributions, life insurance, and more._

+ **_Time to Recharge:_** _Generous paid time off, holidays, and leave programs._

+ **_Career Advancement:_** _Tuition assistance, leadership development, and access to a Clinical Career Ladder._

+ **_Wellness & Support:_** _Mental health resources, employee wellness programs, and a culture that prioritizes well-being._

**_Ready to help move care forward?_** _Join UVA Health and make a meaningful impact through precision, coordination, and connection._

Minimum Qualifications

+ Education: High School diploma/GED required

+ Experience: Communications center experience and/or basic dispatcher course/dispatch experience preferred.

+ Licensure/Certifications: Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. AHA Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification required.

**Physical Demands –** Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently typing/traveling and multi-tasking activities. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, heat, noise, High-stress environment and environment prone to high-capacity sensory stimulation.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings** will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a **drug screen.

Position Compensation Range: $15.07 - $30.14 Hourly

Benefits

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

+ Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Certification and education support

+ Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.