Dispatcher

Jobtome; Cade (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Communications Center Specialist to handle inbound and outbound calls for emergency and non-emergency ambulance responses. You will coordinate resources, document daily activity, and provide pre-arrival instructions as needed, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED; EMT certification is preferred. You must show urgency, professionalism, and strong teamwork when assisting patients, co-workers, and first

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT certification preferred; as determined by state requirements; not always necessary depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as required.
• Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.
• Documents daily activity.
• Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Ownership of tasks

Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. Direct inbound and outbound telephone calls to appropriate departments, internal and external.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.

• Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
  
• Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as requried.
  
• Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.
  
• Documents daily activity.
  
• Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
  
• Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.
  

These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (preferred);
  as determined by appropriate state requirements;
  but not always necessary depending on experience, etc.
  

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
  
• Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.
  
• Maintain good personal motivation;
  develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
  
• Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
  
• Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public. xzgxqkn
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.