Special Events Dispatcher - Located in New York, NY
Global Medical Response · New York, NY · Yesterday
On-siteManagement$18.75–$23.75/hrPart-time
Responsibilities
- Understand and adequately implement the concepts of Emergency Medical Dispatch published in Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch as a minimum standard of care
- Properly track incidents in the venue’s incident management system in a timely and clear manner
- Operate telecommunications and two-way radio equipment in a clear and timely manner
- Communicate with other public safety agencies to coordinate additional resources or provide incident information
- Escalates public health / safety concerns to venue staff and internal management
- Allocate EMS resources properly as the need arises by application of appropriate decision-making rules and approved protocols
- Coolly and professionally respond to calls for emergency medical assistance and public safety issues within assigned venue or event area
- Utilize medical equipment and procedures as required to provide appropriate and high-quality patient care
- Keep current on all required state certifications / licenses
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance
- Travel to festivals and special events as part of our communications team, as needed
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- AHA/BLS Provider CPR Certification
- A current and valid New York State EMT certification or higher, company approved CPR certifications and Driver’s License
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications at time of application, ICS 300 and 400 within two months of hire through a company sponsored training program, if required by manager
- Ambulance Service Provider (ASP) or State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification
- Two (2) or more years of experience as an EMS provider preferred
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills on telephone, radio, and face to face interaction
- Effective customer service skills
- Basic computer skills
- A working understanding of Special Event Dispatching
- Ability to travel to the venue and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
None specified
Benefits
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Pay
Starting compensation: $18.75/hr - $23.75/hr.
Schedule
Flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.