Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher

Job Description:
Responsible for dispatch of ground transportation teams, following flights during transport, and communication with referring and receiving physicians, nursing staff, 911 dispatch centers and EMS personnel. Must be able to multi-task while still able to demonstrate effective communication skills in stressful situations, portraying a calm manner with reasoned judgment. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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; and entering data into database systems for information gathering and report generation.

Education Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Licensure/Certifications:

EMT-Basic, or 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.

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Pay Range
$19.73 - $29.27 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Union
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.