Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Basic medical terminology

Computer skills

Ausbildung

HS

Tools

APCO dispatch certification

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Details

• Job Title Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC
• Requisition Number RE56373
• Working Title Emergency Medical Dispatcher
• Department Name H3105:Transport Services
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 07
• Salary Range $19.50-27.31/hour
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status Full-Time
• Required Education HS
• Required Related Experience 1 yr
• Required License/Registration/Certification Dispatching certification from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International within a year of hire.
• Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing).
• Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week; this will be night shift 17:45-06:15. Will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
• Job Summary The emergency medical dispatcher will serve within UK emergency services’ dispatch. The dispatcher will be responsible for managing and directing emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching UK ambulances, scheduling ambulance transports, and assisting in air traffic control for helicopters landing at the UK medical center. They will also be responsible for call intake for all incoming EMS units and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate party within the hospital.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Basic medical terminology and computer skills.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/Experience Two years of related experience highly preferred; experience in air traffic control operations and within a large healthcare organization preferred; at least 1 year of Public Safety/911 dispatch experience and/or dispatch certification preferred.
• Deadline to Apply 11/12/2026
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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