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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

NOTE: “To be considered for this role, YOU MUST hold a current New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher. Applicants without this certification cannot be considered.”

On-Call Center Associates

Department: Pre-Hospital Care | Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – Queens, NY
Work Schedule: On-Call                   Salary: $24/hr. – $28.26/hr.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 404-bed, Level I Trauma Center, has been ranked among the top 5% in the nation for Clinical Excellence (Healthgrades 2020). We are dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective care to our diverse Queens community.

We are currently seeking On-Call Center Associates to join our 24-hour Call Center and support daily transportation coordination operations.

Role Overview:

As a Call Center Associate, you will oversee the daily operations of the Transportation Coordination Center, ensuring efficient patient movement and emergency response coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assign daily work schedules and make real-time adjustments.
  • Tracking driver status and responding to schedule changes.
  • Implementing hospital disaster protocols and facilitating emergency communications.
  • Receiving, processing, and coordinating emergent & non-emergent transport from hospital sites.
  • Utilizing radio, cellular, and paging systems to coordinate transport needs.
  • Arranging external transportation for staff as needed.
  • Maintain logs, register, and computer records, to ensure accurate call documentation.
  • Collecting, reviewing, and forwarding ambulance reports,
  • Operating company vehicles when necessary.

 

Tagged as: call associate, EMT, per diem

Requirements

What You Bring:

MUST HAVE Current NY State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or Higher
✔ Valid New York State Driver’s License (Required)
✔ High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
✔ Computer & Database Experience (Required)
✔ Healthcare Experience (Preferred)
✔ Strong Communication & Organizational Skills
✔ Ability to Work Under Pressure & Make Quick Decisions
✔ Knowledge of Medical Terminology & Office Procedures

Why Join Us?

🔹 Work in a Fast-Paced, High-Impact Role
🔹 Support Critical Hospital Operations & Emergency Preparedness
🔹 Gain Experience in Healthcare & Emergency Medical Services

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