System Status Controller (Dispatch)

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The System Status Controller’s primary responsibility is receiving and processing requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance and medical transportation services. This position reports to the Communications Supervisor and in his or her absence the Operations Manager. Strategic/Transformational Duties and Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service as well as accurate and timely services and maintaining system status control. Participates in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve services and outcomes. Transactional/Administrative Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for receiving and processing requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service Process requests for ALS, BLS, and Psychiatric Services services as appropriate. Collect and report operational metrics as required. Prompt and regular attendance at work. Consistently receives requests and enters them into the CAD system selecting and dispatching the appropriate unit(s) to the call. Provide information and referrals to community members. Conduct intake evaluations by phone and in person as determined by program needs. Maintain accurate system status control. Evaluates most efficient and effective utilization of system unit hours. Apply the System Status Plan to daily operations. Communicate professionally with clients, public service personnel, external and internal team members and other stakeholders. Direct resources during major/mass casualty incidents. Knowledge of the Baker Act standards as it applies to the transportation of patients. Must maintain neat and professional appearance at all times in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the agency, community, and EMS system. Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Crisis Center Policy Manual. Must attend all Continuing Education (CE) courses and maintain current EMD certification for the duration of employment. Respond to requests by law enforcement to dispatch mental health transportation resources. Provide information/referrals and perform intake functions for Crisis Center Services. Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. Performs other such duties as may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Obtain Florida EMD, ICS 100, 200 and 700, and Baker Act training within one year of hire date.
Microsoft Office experience
Obtain computer skills and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment both on the telephone and computer.
In the interest of public safety, the ability to speak in an unencumbered manner is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) for this position.
Participate in Mental Health First Aid training.
Become a certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher within the first year of employment.
Knowledge of Florida Chapter 394, 401, and 10D-66 Florida Administrative code.
Knowledge of the Baker Act as it relates to TransCare.
Knowledge of EMS radio systems and codes.
Knowledge of computer systems.
Knowledge of basic software programs.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of trauma transport protocol.
Knowledge of Florida statewide run report.
Ability to understand and apply applicable policies and procedures.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in the operation of word processing software programs on a personal computer.
The position requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, and hand and finger dexterity, including ability to visual acuity to use a keyboard.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must have correctable vision that permits the safe operation of emergency vehicles, the reading of gauges, fine print and figures associated with emergent medical care and treatment; and color acuity to differentiate varying colors that may be necessary in providing emergency care and treatment.
Must be able to hear sufficiently to obtain information provided by partner emergency response entities, patients, family members, bystanders, medical professionals, and other emergency personnel; and adequate hearing necessary to provide emergency care and treatment in active, distracting environments.
Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly and at a level audible to others in loud conditions.
Must be able to verbally communicate in stressful and distracting environments with patients, family members, medical professionals, and other emergency personnel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Customer Service and/or Dispatch preferred.

Responsibilities

Receiving and processing requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service
Process requests for ALS, BLS, and Psychiatric Services services as appropriate.
Collect and report operational metrics as required.
Consistently receives requests and enters them into the CAD system selecting and dispatching the appropriate unit(s) to the call.
Provide information and referrals to community members.
Conduct intake evaluations by phone and in person as determined by program needs.
Maintain accurate system status control.
Evaluates most efficient and effective utilization of system unit hours.
Apply the System Status Plan to daily operations.
Communicate professionally with clients, public service personnel, external and internal team members and other stakeholders.
Direct resources during major/mass casualty incidents.
Knowledge of the Baker Act standards as it applies to the transportation of patients.
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other individuals within the agency, community, and EMS system.
Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Crisis Center Policy Manual.
Must attend all Continuing Education (CE) courses and maintain current EMD certification for the duration of employment.
Respond to requests by law enforcement to dispatch mental health transportation resources.
Provide information/referrals and perform intake functions for Crisis Center Services.
Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.