Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Night Shift (3x12s)

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for UK Hospital (UKHC) in Lexington, KY. You will manage emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch ambulances, schedule transports, and assist with helicopter landing coordination. Strong computer skills and basic medical terminology are essential.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, and APCO dispatch certification within the first year. Night shifts and weekend/holiday requirements apply.

Qualifications

• HS required; basic medical terminology
• 1 year related experience preferred
• Dispatching certification from APCO International within a year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Dispatch UK ambulances and schedule transports.
• Assist in air traffic control for helicopters landing at the medical center.
• Relay pertinent information to hospital staff.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

HS

Tools

APCO dispatch certification

Job description

University of Kentucky is hiring an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for UK Hospital (UKHC) in Lexington, KY. You will manage emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch ambulances, schedule transports, and assist with helicopter landing coordination. Strong computer skills and basic medical terminology are essential.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, and APCO dispatch certification within the first year. Night shifts and weekend/holiday requirements apply.