Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (UKHC) in Lexington, KY. You will manage and direct emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch ambulances, schedule transports, and support air traffic control for helicopters.

Responsibilities include call intake, relaying critical information to hospital staff, and coordinating EMS units. The role requires HS, 1 year experience, and APCO dispatch certification within a year, with three 12-hour shifts weekly.

Qualifikationen

• Basic medical terminology required.
• Proficiency with computer systems for EMS dispatch and data entry.
• APCO dispatching certification within 1 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.
• Call intake for incoming EMS units and relay information to hospital staff.

Kenntnisse

Basic medical terminology

Computer skills

Ausbildung

HS

APCO Dispatching certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56357

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

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week; 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

11/10/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.