What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54705
Working Title
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Department Name
H3100:Emergency Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
07
Salary Range
$19.50-27.31/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); plus dispatching certification from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International within a year of hire
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Shift
This position requires working three 12-hour night shifts per week from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., including some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The emergency medical dispatcher will serve within UK emergency services’ dispatch. The dispatcher will be responsible for managing and directing emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching UK ambulances, scheduling ambulance transports, and assisting in air traffic control for helicopters landing at the UK medical center. They will also be responsible for call intake for all incoming EMS units and relay pertinent information to the appropriate party within the hospital.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic medical terminology and computer skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years of related experience highly preferred; experience in air traffic control operations and within a large healthcare organization preferred; at least 1 year of Public Safety/911 dispatch experience and/or dispatch certification preferred
Deadline To Apply
06/21/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54705
Working Title
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Department Name
H3100:Emergency Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
07
Salary Range
$19.50-27.31/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); plus dispatching certification from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International within a year of hire
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Shift
This position requires working three 12-hour night shifts per week from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., including some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The emergency medical dispatcher will serve within UK emergency services’ dispatch. The dispatcher will be responsible for managing and directing emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching UK ambulances, scheduling ambulance transports, and assisting in air traffic control for helicopters landing at the UK medical center. They will also be responsible for call intake for all incoming EMS units and relay pertinent information to the appropriate party within the hospital.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic medical terminology and computer skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years of related experience highly preferred; experience in air traffic control operations and within a large healthcare organization preferred; at least 1 year of Public Safety/911 dispatch experience and/or dispatch certification preferred
Deadline To Apply
06/21/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $20 - $27