Medical Emergency Dispatcher (Floating Shifts)

LaunchTech•Bethesda, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site FULL-TIME position with floating shifts on a 24/7/365 contract, covering 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, and 10PM-6AM. The role involves being a lifeline when seconds count, seeking quick-thinkers, multitaskers, and calm-under-pressure individuals to join the crew as an Emergency Services Dispatcher. This job offers an opportunity to make a difference and save lives by providing support for the 24/7 Medical Emergency Dispatch and Communications Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

One (1) year of responsible work experience as an emergency or non-emergency dispatcher/call center operator, public safety officer, security, military or healthcare services, or relevant work experience using two-radio communication
Ability to work well under pressure
High School Diploma
Proficiency in standard computer operations, including proficient typing skills
Knowledge of the logs, reports, and filing procedures to perform necessary operator logging and documentation
Knowledge and skill to coordinate the work of the E-911 center with installation-wide emergency services and other offices having a relationship
Knowledge of basic emergency medical techniques and procedures sufficient to relay appropriate information to callers and emergency response teams
Ability to analyze information given over the telephone in emergency situations quickly
Ability to communicate and interact orally with a variety of individuals in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Provides emergency communication reception and dispatching services.
Determines the nature of the emergency in accordance with established guidelines.
Determines the response and services to be rendered based upon the emergency call received and dispatches the correct emergency team based upon the information received.
Maintains constant liaison with the scene of the emergency to include; fire officials, police, Command Duty Officer, and any other unit control centers involved with the emergency until official termination of the incident.
During periods of multiple emergencies, uses independent judgment to determine which calls need immediate attention.
Prioritizes multiple emergency and non-emergency calls to determine appropriate response levels based on the needs of the caller.
Monitors various emergency radios including police, fire, and mutual aid frequencies.
Provides information to senior officials as requested.
Conducts follow-up inquiries to track action being taken within the hospital.
Coordinates with military and civilian agencies in response to aid requests in accordance with locally established protocols.
Conducts daily pager tests at required intervals, ensuring proper response times.
In the event a pager is not functional, will coordinate with the duty provider and Information Technology Department to repair or replace telecommunication equipment.
Maintains an activity log of all significant daily events, emergencies, processes, or notifications received through the communication center.
Maintains an electronic daily activity log of all activities according to locally established protocols.
Takes necessary measures to ensure information contained in each data entry is accurate and provides a clear picture of emergency and daily activities of the dispatch center.
Maintains maps, checklists, online data logs, and charts.
Maintains checklists and is fully proficient in the use of these checklists during emergency operations.
Provides input to the supervisor regarding maintenance and updating of checklists.
Maintains on and off base maps and other visual aids frequently utilized as quick information references for responding emergency personnel.
Operates and maintains telephones, radios, automated data processing equipment, printers, and other devices installed in the dispatch center.
Monitors radio and telephone communications with police, fire, and hospital units during emergencies.
Refers non-emergency callers to appropriate agencies as needed.
Receives, relays, and transfers phone calls and documents messages.
Operates Hospital Code Alarm system.
Receives and processes all significant information received in accordance with established protocols.
Operates WRNMMC paging system to make announcements.
Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.
Prepares an incident report for the locally utilized database management system, using correct codes and categories in the preparation of the report in accordance with locally established guidelines.
Provides statistical data to supervisors.
Compiles, collates, and verifies emergency and non-emergency response data generated by or processed through the communications center and enters appropriate information into the local reporting systems.