EMS Dispatcher

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $32 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Emergency Medical Dispatchers serve as the vital link between individuals in distress and lifesaving care. They play a pivotal role in ensuring that the right help arrives at the right place in the shortest possible time, which can make a significant difference in emergency situations. This position provides dispatch communications coordination for emergency medical services; ALS, BLS and Special Transportation. Triages calls and provides medical direction in emergencies prior to on scene arrival. Serves as a resource for field operations providing direction to facilitate rapid deployment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) required within 60 Days

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in Emergency Medical Services Dispatch or Healthcare (Medical Assistant, Emergency Room Technician)

Responsibilities

• Provides dispatch communication coordination for ALS, BLS and Special Transportation.
• Facilitates daily operations of medical transportation.
• Determines level of care using medical triage with caller.
• Provides caller with medical direction in emergencies prior to on scene arrival.
• Establishes and maintains communications with internal and external customers.
• Serves as resource for emergency medical services field operations.
• Gives direction to facilitate rapid deployment.
• Monitors and prioritizes emergency and non-emergency radio traffic.
• Coordinates and deploys units in incidences of mass casualty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED