EMT Dispatcher

Dr. Mylissa's Medical Boutique; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Dr. Mylissa's Medical Boutique in Reno, NV is seeking an Communications Specialist (EMT Dispatcher). You answer emergency medical and fire calls, dispatch ambulances and fire resources, and guide callers through patient care steps until help arrives.

The role requires EMT course completion within 6 months of hire, EMT exam if needed, and preferred prior medical or fire experience. We offer academy training, benefits, relocation assistance, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• EMT course completion within 6 months of hire is required/expected.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to pass CritiCall Exam and EMT Entrance Exam if required.
• Typing speed minimum 35 wpm and multitasking abilities.
• Prior medical or fire experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency medical and fire calls and dispatch ambulances/resources.
• Provide callers with patient-care instructions until responders arrive.
• Identify safety concerns and coordinate appropriate precautions/equipment.

Skills

EMT Certification

Excellent communication

Typing 35 wpm

Multi-tasking

12-hour shifts

CritiCall Exam

EMT Entrance Exam

BLS/CPR certification

Education

EMT course completion within 6 months

Job description

Immediate openings are available for candidates with EMT qualification.

Opportunity

As a Communications Specialist (EMT Dispatcher) you answer emergency medical and fire calls for service and dispatch ambulances and fire resources to locations requesting help. As a call taker you process emergency medical and fire related calls using established protocols. You give callers instructions to begin patient care and how to safeguard themselves until help arrives on scene. The dispatcher position is responsible for sending the closest appropriate response resource to the scene. The dispatcher also communicates safety concerns involving patients and responders to determine whether or not additional precautions or equipment should be taken.

We offer a full academy training to develop the skills and competence to successfully process calls and dispatch resources. Prior medical or fire experience is preferred. All Communications Specialists must have completed or will need to complete an EMT course within 6 months of hire. REMSA Health has an onsite education facility where the EMT course would be completed. This is a full-time position that is eligible for benefits. We also offer relocation assistance!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (Ultra-low medical premium with free dental & vision for employee coverage)
• Company matched 401K retirement plan
• Dedicated, embedded mental health clinician who is available for all employees
• Holiday Bonus
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• AD&D, Life & Critical Illness insurance
• HSA option with company contribution
• Pet Insurance
• 11 company recognized holidays that includes an employee designated holiday
• High bank limit PTO plan with a self-directed cash out provision
• Gym Membership reimbursement
• Service awards program
• Company provided Uniforms
• And more..

• Ability to pass Criticall Exam
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm
• Ability to pass EMT Entrance Exam (if no prior EMT course completion)
• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to multi-task, attentive to detail in various forms
• Ability to work any 12-hour shift (days, nights, weekends,and holidays)
• Upon hire, complete and pass E.M.D. Training & EMT Course (if no prior EMT course completion)