Dispatcher - Ambulance - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to coordinate ground medical transport requests, mobilize teams, and communicate with referring hospitals. You will perform data entry and documentation, and adapt to varying staffing patterns while preserving patient care and safety.

The role requires IAED Dispatcher certification within six months of hire, ongoing education, and a clean driving record where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must complete IAED Dispatcher certification within six months of hire.
• Must fulfill yearly continuing education requirements of the department.
• May require a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older (additional approval for those under 21).

Responsibilities

• Receive requests for ground medical transport and mobilize appropriate teams.
• Communicate with referring hospitals/services and document de-identified info.
• Perform data entry and documentation during calls and afterward.
• Map reading and navigation support for patient transport.
• Maintain flexibility for staffing patterns and provide quality patient care.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Typing

Map reading

Tools

IAED Dispatcher Certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Fa Sanford Ambulance
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 42.00
Salary Range: $23.13 - $37.83
Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!
Union Position: Yes

Job 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. 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.

Dependent on location:

-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)

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275425
Job Function: Emergency Medical Services
Featured: No