What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced EMS Dispatcher position at City Ambulance Service?
We are looking for a Night and Day Shift experienced EMS Dispatcher.
The Experienced EMS Dispatcher position is a skilled service work that involves receiving/processing emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance transportation, determining nature/urgency of calls, initiating appropriate personnel response or other emergency personnel action and maintaining close contact with field personnel to monitor response and needed support requirements. It requires a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment within procedural boundaries in responding to a variety of medical situations
Duties and Responsibilities
· Receive, process, and disseminate calls for from hospitals, care providers, nursing facilities service in an efficient manner to attain an appropriate and timely response.
· Schedule ambulance transports using a computer aided dispatch system.
· Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
· Monitor radio communications for updates to vehicle status and use proper radio etiquette.
· Utilization of dispatch software, maps and tracking systems to dispatch appropriate vehicles and provide directions.
· Independently initiate action consistent with existing policies and procedures, based upon observed situations, and utilizing sound judgment.
· Analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations.
· Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them;
· Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, the Company, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community.
· Handle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function calmly, coolly and collectedly under all types of stressful situations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED from a U.S. accredited school
- Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work and reside in the U.S.
- Medical knowledge /experience
- Proficient in correspondence, reports and assist in the processing of documents as required
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer and related software, i.e. Word and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to answer telephone calls, resolve issues, provide information, and multitask
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner
- Available to work overtime and/or varying duty hours as deemed necessary; including weekends, holidays with an excellent attendance record
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Experience in an ambulance/dispatching call center preferred
- Minimum typing speed 40 wpm
- Proficient in English
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement within a group setting are imperative.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 6 pm - 6 am / 6:30 pm - 6:30 am / 10 am - 10 pm(Four 12 hour shifts a week)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Typing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dispatching: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21