Public Safety Dispatch Specialist (EMT)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $2,500

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Hartford, Connecticut is looking for a Hospital Emergency Services Dispatcher to manage requests for the Public Safety and Fire Safety Departments. Responsibilities include overseeing LIFE STAR helicopter flight requests and coordinating critical care ground transport. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of experience in a related field, and a valid EMT License. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year experience in Public Safety/EMS/Dispatch preferred.
• Must have valid EMT License recognized by the State of Connecticut's Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch all requests for the hospital's Public Safety and Fire Safety Departments.
• Coordinate responses for LIFE STAR helicopter flight requests and critical care ground transport.

Skills

Public Safety/EMS/Dispatch experience

Critical thinking ability

Familiarity with electronic CAD systems

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid EMT License recognized by the State of Connecticut

Job description

Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)

• New Hires Eligible for Signing Bonus Up to $2,500!

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting-edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary

The Hospital Emergency Services Dispatcher (EMT) dispatches all requests for the hospital's Public Safety and Fire Safety Departments. The Dispatcher will also be responsible for the LIFE STAR helicopter flight requests, as well as the Connecticut Children Medical Centers Critical Care Ground Transport Team responses. Emergency Services Dispatchers follow established procedures to prioritize requests, obtain necessary information, pre-alert teams, notify appropriate departments, etc., in order to coordinate the response of all resources as quickly and effectively as possible.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year experience in Public Safety/EMS/Dispatch preferred.
• Must have valid EMT License recognized by the State of Connecticut's Department of Public Health.
• Familiarity with electronic CAD Systems and data input a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.