EMS Dispatcher: 911 & Ambulance Coordination

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to operate within the university's emergency services dispatch. The role involves handling 911 and non-emergency calls, dispatching ambulances, scheduling transports, and assisting with helicopter landings at the medical center.

It also covers call intake and information relay to hospital teams. Required EMT certification with additional APCO dispatch certification within a year of hire; strong computer and medical terminology

Qualifications

• Basic medical terminology and computer skills.

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.
• Handle call intake for EMS units and relay information to hospital staff.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to operate within the university's emergency services dispatch. The role involves handling 911 and non-emergency calls, dispatching ambulances, scheduling transports, and assisting with helicopter landings at the medical center.

It also covers call intake and information relay to hospital teams. Required EMT certification with additional APCO dispatch certification within a year of hire; strong computer and medical terminology