EMS Dispatcher - Casual

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

21h • $21 - $31

About The Position

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Requirements

• Multi-task while still able to demonstrate effective communication skills in stressful situations
• Portraying a calm manner with reasoned judgment
• EMT - Basic, or its equivalent, with current licensure in Minnesota or Wisconsin; Or ability to complete EMT - Basic and obtain licensure in Minnesota or Wisconsin within one year from date of hire

Responsibilities

• Responsible for dispatch of ground transportation teams
• Following flights during transport
• Communication with referring and receiving physicians, nursing staff, 911 dispatch centers and EMS personnel
• Receiving all air and ground EMS radio transmission in-coming to Essentia and relaying medical information to hospital departments
• Directing authorities and other responders to the appropriate place on campus
• Monitoring video and intrusion systems
• Dispatching of internal patient transportation with Transporters and Lift Team
• Responding to Lifeline emergency calls
• Entering data into database systems for information gathering and report generation

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training
• tuition reimbursement
• educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed