Emergency Dispatcher

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); In loco; USD 24.000 - 33.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition discounts

Priority placement in select programs

403(b) retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Ascension Health in Wichita, KS is seeking a PRN Ground Transport Dispatcher to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, route requests, and dispatch units and air medical flights according to established protocols.

You will document calls for legal and medical purposes, work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, and leverage tuition discounts and support programs offered to Ascension associates.

Competenze

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Mansioni

• Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio calls for medical assistance.
• Respond to calls in a time-sensitive manner. Ensure appropriate and accurate routing of calls.
• Dispatch emergency units and coordinate air medical flights as appropriate and per established algorithms.
• Maintain documentation of calls and physician/service referrals for legal, medical and statistical purposes.
• Follow up with referring entities for ease of access, marketing, evaluation, and quality improvement.

Conoscenze

EMS Dispatch

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Wichita, KS

• Facility : Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis

• Department : Ground Transport

• Schedule : PRN | As Needed 12 hour shifts

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio calls for medical assistance.

• Respond to calls in a time-sensitive manner. Ensure appropriate and accurate routing of calls.

• Dispatch emergency units and coordinate air medical flights as appropriate and per established algorithms.

• Maintain documentation of calls and physician/service referrals for legal, medical and statistical purposes.

• Follow up with referring entities for ease of access, marketing, evaluation, and quality improvement.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Prior experience in EMS or 911 Emergency Dispatch is preferred

• Must be available to work any shift: 7:00am-7:30pm, 12:00pm-12:30am, and 7:00pm-7:30am

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 17.71

Max Salary 23.61