Emergency Dispatch Specialist - CPR/EMT Ready

Lifecare Medical Services Inc; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecare Medical Services Inc in Canton, OH is seeking a dispatcher to operate radio/telemetry, receive emergency calls, and dispatch EMS staff and equipment to scenes. The role includes coordinating transportation and handling related information for insurance and billing.

Applicants must have CPR certification, with EMT or medical terminology background preferred, and be able to attend staff meetings. A fast-paced environment with multitasking is required.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain CPR for the professional Rescuer (AHA or equivalent).
• EMT, medical terminology or similar medical background preferred.
• Must attend communications staff meetings as requested.

Responsibilities

• Operate communication equipment to receive incoming calls for assistance and dispatch personnel and equipment to scene of emergency via radio or other electronic means.
• Schedule numerous non-emergency transports for ambulance and wheelchair divisions.
• Obtain appropriate information to facilitate insurance or payment processes.
• Keyboarding skills to perform computer aided dispatch and map street search and filing.
• Must be able to multi-task.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Attention to detail

Education

CPR for the professional Rescuer

EMT or medical terminology background

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Lifecare Medical Services Inc in Canton, OH is seeking a dispatcher to operate radio/telemetry, receive emergency calls, and dispatch EMS staff and equipment to scenes. The role includes coordinating transportation and handling related information for insurance and billing.

Applicants must have CPR certification, with EMT or medical terminology background preferred, and be able to attend staff meetings. A fast-paced environment with multitasking is required.