EMT Dispatcher

Company: CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Location: Bryan
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community

JOB SUMMARY

EMT Dispatcher provides ambulances with necessary response information for emergency, non-emergency and routine medical transports (Wheelchair Van). Receives requests for services via radio or telephone and operates a computerized automated dispatch system proficiently and will maintain positive interaction with hospital staff, public and other agencies.

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL

Assures proper utilization of vehicular resources to assure prompt completion of requests for services.

Inspects communication equipment for operational requirements, repairs equipment within scope of abilities, reports needed maintenance and/or deficiencies to relief and supervisor.

Receives and enters call/patient information into computerized dispatch system.

Provides dispatch accountability for all services (Ambulance, Wheelchair Van & Support Vehicle) during assigned shift, auditing daily CAD log to reflect ePRC to assure completion of data.

Maintains proficiency in Communications computer software required for daily operations.

Consults with Billing Coordinator referencing necessary pre-transport screening patient information, Medicare and Medicaid Laws/Guidelines updates, and other contractual obligations for services.

Provides proper utilization of radio and telephone equipment being courteous, proper modulation, prompt paging of staff, routing telephone calls to proper locations, or takes an accurate written message.

Capable of establishing priorities according to relative importance and deadlines; set goals; and manages time efficiently.

Checks MediTech and other information devices (i.e. fax machine, pager, Emsystem) routinely during each shift of duty.

OTHER

Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.

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Receives certification for EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) course within one year of employment.

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Completes AED/CPR training within one year of employment.

Qualifications Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Preferred: Formal Training Program after High School: Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification and EMT, EMT-I, Paramedic certification/license

Major

Required: None

Preferred: Communication Health Science

Experience

Required: Previous computer experience (Windows environment)

Preferred: Previous computer experience (Windows environment)

Licensure/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas Drivers License. CPR-HCP Certification. NAEMD (National Association of Emergency Medical Dispatch) Certification.

Preferred: Valid Texas Drivers License, AED/CPR, (reference Preferred)

Equal Opportunity

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

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