Vital Patient Transport Coordinator

Emergency, Fire & Safety Training ltd.; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Training

Health & Wellbeing

Competitive Pay

Supportive Culture

Job summary

EFAST Ireland is seeking a Part-time Patient Dispatch Controller in Leixlip to coordinate patient transport across healthcare facilities. You will schedule crews, allocate vehicles, and liaise with hospitals to ensure timely, safe transfers and clear communication across teams.

In a fast-paced environment, you will maintain transport logs, monitor operations, and support continuous process improvements while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in dispatch, logistics, or healthcare coordination.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and dispatch/CRM systems.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Full driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transport requests and allocate appropriate vehicles and staff
• Schedule and dispatch crews based on priority, urgency, and resource availability
• Act as the main point of contact for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays, incidents, or changes in scheduling
• Ensure all patient movements are carried out safely and in line with regulations
• Maintain accurate transport logs and patient transfer records
• Liaise with clinical staff to ensure appropriate care levels for each transfer
• Support continuous improvement of dispatch and transport processes
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and organisational policies

Skills

Dispatch experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

MS Office

CRM systems

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Driving Licence (desirable)

Tools

CRM systems

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFAST Ireland is seeking a Part-time Patient Dispatch Controller in Leixlip to coordinate patient transport across healthcare facilities. You will schedule crews, allocate vehicles, and liaise with hospitals to ensure timely, safe transfers and clear communication across teams.

In a fast-paced environment, you will maintain transport logs, monitor operations, and support continuous process improvements while adhering to health and safety regulations.