Emergency Medical Technician Communications Coordinator (Per Diem)

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 70,470 - 116,870; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician Communications Coordinator (Per Diem) based in Syosset, NY. The candidate will handle emergency service requests and coordinate responses efficiently while adhering to established guidelines. Key qualifications include a High School Diploma, valid EMT certification, and AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

The role involves dispatching and maintaining records while ensuring compliance with policies. Competitive salary range from $70,470 to $116,870 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience required.
• Valid New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician certification required.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Answer requests for emergency medical service utilizing provided Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) cards.
• Works on mostly routine and transactional assignments guided by policies.
• Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex issues.
• Coordinates with posted units following the Deployment Monitor.
• Maintains accurate records for ambulances.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician certification

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Technical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician Communications Coordinator (Per Diem)

Job Info

• Job Identification 134420
• Job Category Emergency Medical Services Support
• Locations 15 Burke Lane, Syosset, NY, 11791, US
• Minimum Salary/Range* 70,470.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range* 116,870.0000
• Shift Variable
• Shift Begin Time 12:00 AM
• Shift End Time 12:00 AM

Job Description

Answers requests for emergency medical service and enters them into the system using the appropriate protocol system. Dispatches calls and coordinates with the appropriate resources as dictated by guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Answer requests for emergency medical service utilizing provided Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) cards / ProQA for proper prioritization and pre-arrival instructions; adheres to guidelines.
• Works on mostly routine and transactional assignments, guided by policies, procedures, guidelines and precedent.
• Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex issues regarding job and related tasks.
• Responds to and coordinates with posted units following the Deployment Monitor in an expedient manner.
• Follows dispatch orders adhering to approved policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records for ambulances.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction or subject matter expertise on new or unprecedented assignments.
• Handles and coordinates scheduled transports in a timely manner.Clarifies policies or procedures, and any other matters that may occur, as appropriate.
• Participates in all required safety and back-up drills.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.
• Valid New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician certification, required.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwind Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.