Dispatcher - Ambulance - Full Time

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, based in Fargo, ND, is seeking a Ground Medical Transport Dispatcher. You will receive requests, mobilize teams, communicate with referring facilities, and document procedures. The role requires accurate data entry, map reading, and the ability to handle a wide range of patient ages during calls.

Expect varied shifts with a weekly 42-hour schedule. An IAED dispatcher certification is required within six months of hire; union position; sign-on bonus eligibility is noted for new

Qualifications

• Requires data-entry ability and accurate documentation.
• IAED-certified dispatcher within six months of hire.
• May require a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must fulfill yearly continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and initiate mobilization of ground transport requests.
• Communicate with referring hospitals/services and coordinate teams.
• Perform data entry and documentation during calls.
• Adapt to varying shifts and ages of patients.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

Communication

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

Compensation: Salary Range: $23.13 - $37.83

Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Union Position: Yes

Department Details

Summary

Responsible for receiving requests for ground medical transport, initiating the mobilization of the appropriate teams, communicating with referring hospitals/services, map reading, math skills and documentation.

Job Description

Perform data entry using the computer and typing any other documentation as assigned. Remain flexible for staffing patterns, maintain a sense of pride and ownership for the program, perform data entry at the time of call, work with people in phone conversations involving pediatric to geriatric ages of patients.

Qualifications

Must fulfill yearly continuing education requirements of the department. Must complete orientation for various procedures and other in-service as required.

International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) - Certified Dispatcher required within six months from date of hire.

• may require a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• must be 18 years or older (additional approval for those under 21 years old)

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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