Dispatcher

Trinity Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time dispatcher for MercyOne Des Moines Ambulance Service to coordinate EMS transports and communications among pre-hospital agencies, hospitals, and law enforcement. The role requires EMT-B or EMT-P certification and strong critical thinking, with a minimum of two years in related EMS roles.

Responsibilities include receiving requests, relaying patient data, coordinating transport logistics, and maintaining flight/ground communication during missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an EMT-B, Paramedic, Emergency Dispatcher, or Emergency Department team member.
• Certified EMT-B or EMT-P in Iowa preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and coordinates all incoming requests for Mercy One and transports.
• Communicates patient information to transport teams and updates requesting agencies.

Skills

Emergency dispatching

EMT-B/EMT-P certification

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: MercyOne Des Moines Ambulance Service Full-Time (72 hours bi-weekly) Night Shift

The Dispatcher’s primary focus is to be the communication link between Mercy One, Pediatric Transport, Neonatal Intensive Care Transport, Mercy Ambulances, and all pre-hospital agencies, hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives all incoming requests for Mercy One, Pediatric Transport, and Neonatal transports. The dispatcher will coordinate responses by obtaining patient information and activating the appropriate Coordinates alternate transportation when a transport team is unable to provide service. Communicates patient information to the transport teams, in addition obtains and relays navigation and landing information to the pilot. Coordinates landing zone with law enforcement as requested. Communicates with requesting agency and receiving hospital, providing updates as applicable. Provides flight following throughout the mission, either by satellite tracking or by communicating with the pilot every ten minutes if satellite tracking is inoperable on the aircraft during the flight. Completes flight database following each flight. Observes weather patterns, alerting pilots and members of the transport teams of significant changes.
• Receives and coordinates all incoming/outgoing inter-facility, clinic transfers, 911 requests, mutual aid requests, specialty team transports, and all other activities related to dispatching for Mercy Ambulances. Receives EMS ground ambulance radio and telephone communications. Documents reports from EMS calls and obtains a Physician Designee for Medical Control requests for Mercy Medical Center and Mercy West Lakes. Enters in via computer all information pertaining to Level I Cardiac, Traumas, stroke and any other requested paging groups or messages as required. Completes faxing of any documents which are required to go to another department.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum 2 years’ experience as an EMT-B, Paramedic, Emergency Dispatcher, or Emergency Department team member required. Certified as an EMT-B or EMT-P in the State of Iowa, preferred. Excellent critical thinking skills required.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.