EMS Call Receiver
American Medical Response · Springfield, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$21.65/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Understands and adequately implements the concepts of Emergency Medical Dispatch as published in Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch (and as customized by AMR) as a minimum standard of care.
- Allocates EMS resources properly as the need arises by application of appropriate decision-making rules and approved protocols.
- Responsible and accountable for completeness and accuracy of paperwork related to their position prior to completion of shift.
- Responsible for accurate and complete data entry for the shift, including State Run Report data entry as assigned.
- Generates applicable reports and checks for accuracy.
- Aids in locating scene of incidents and selecting the safest, fastest route to such scene using all available locator aids.
- Relays instructions from supervisors, messages, and emergency information.
- Maintains a current working knowledge of all company policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and memorandums.
- Fulfills established parameters/formats in receiving requests for service.
- Utilizes all assigned equipment, including but not limited to the computer, printers, 911 equipment, recording devices, telephones, and other equipment as assigned by superiors.
- Manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Efficiently utilizes all equipment assigned to him or her.
- Records, transmits, and reports information accurately.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimal medical training or telecommunications experience, or at least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
- Skilled in reading and writing English.
- Capable of communicating clearly on the radio and telephone.
- Able to record, transmit, and report information accurately.
- Able to efficiently utilize all equipment assigned to him or her.
- Possesses good typing skills with speed and accuracy necessary to efficiently process emergency and nonemergency calls.
- Knowledgeable in basic computer applications.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
- Minimal medical training or telecommunications experience.
- Skilled in reading and writing English.
- Capable of communicating clearly on the radio and telephone.
- Able to record, transmit, and report information accurately.
- Able to efficiently utilize all equipment assigned to him or her.
- Possesses good typing skills with speed and accuracy necessary to efficiently process emergency and nonemergency calls.
- Knowledgeable in basic computer applications.
Skills
- Understanding of Emergency Medical Dispatch concepts.
- Ability to allocate EMS resources effectively.
- Proficiency in data entry and report generation.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in basic applications.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good typing skills with speed and accuracy.
Benefits
Starting Compensation: $21.65 per hour. For more information on benefits, please visit our careers site benefits page.