Dispatcher

Rural Metro Fire Department; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Response (AMR) in Buffalo, NY seeks a full-time Dispatcher to serve as a call-taker and coordinate ambulance requests. You will record and manage transport requests from multiple sources and provide pre-arrival instructions when needed.

The role requires basic medical training or EMS/public safety dispatch experience, strong English literacy, excellent radio/phone communication, and solid data entry skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimal medical training or telecommunications experience, or at least one year EMS/public safety dispatcher experience.
• Skilled in reading and writing English.
• Ability to communicate clearly on radio and telephone.
• Able to record, transmit and report information accurately.
• Able to use all required equipment efficiently.
• Capable of multitasking and accurate data entry.
• Understanding basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Allocate EMS resources using protocols and decision rules.
• Ensure complete and accurate paperwork before shift end.
• Enter shift data accurately, including State Run Report data.
• Generate reports and verify accuracy.
• Locate incidents and determine safest routes using locator aids.
• Relay instructions from supervisors and emergency information.
• Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Follow established formats in receiving service requests.
• Operate equipment including 911 systems, printers, and computers.

Skills

EMS experience

English literacy

Communication

Typing

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Medical Response (AMR)

Dispatcher: Full-time

Buffalo, NY

starting pay: $21.85/hr.

JOB SUMMARY

The Dispatcher functions primarily as a call-taker telecommunicator and is responsible for receiving, recording and effectively managing requests for ambulance assistance/transport from various sources. The Dispatcher will offer pre-arrival instructions as indicated.

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 his/her position prior to completion of shift.
• Responsible for accurate and complete data entry for the shift. This will also include State Run Report data entry as assigned.
• Responsible for generating applicable reports and checking for accuracy.
• Assists 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.
• Follows established parameters/formats in receiving requests for service.
• Responsible for knowledge and use of equipment, including but not limited to the computer, printers, 911 equipment, recording devices, telephones, and other equipment as assigned by superiors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have minimal medical training or telecommunications experience or, have at least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
• Skilled in reading and writing English.
• Ability to communicate clearly on the radio and telephone.
• Ability to record, transmit, and report information accurately.
• Ability to efficiently utilize all equipment assigned to him/her.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess good typing skills with speed and accuracy necessary to efficiently process emergency and nonemergency calls.
• Ability to understand basic computer applications.

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors

-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable - unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Fixed Rate Position: $21.85/hr.

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