EMT Dispatcher
The posted compensation range of $15.49 - $21.30 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
EMS 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.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- 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 routinely during each shift of duty.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience |
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Required Licensure and Certifications | *BLS – 14 day grace *Emergency Medical Dispatch through IAED – 6 months grace | ||
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training | Click here to enter text. |
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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