Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
The dispatcher will manage and direct emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch UK ambulances, schedule ambulance transports, and assist in air traffic control for helicopters landing at the UK medical center, as well as handle call intake for all incoming EMS units and relay pertinent information to the appropriate party within the hospital.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of related experience
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- Dispatching certification from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International within a year of hire
Qualifications
- Basic medical terminology and computer skills
Skills
Basic medical terminology and computer skills are required. Preferred experience includes two years of related experience, experience in air traffic control operations and within a large healthcare organization, at least 1 year of Public Safety/911 dispatch experience and/or dispatch certification.
Work Environment
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.
Schedule
Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week, 1745 – 0615; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Pay
$19.50-27.31/hour