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SalaryJOB SUMMARY: Receives information from various sources for emergency services including telephone calls, radio calls and information sent via monitoring equipment. Dispatches security personnel, AirCare, ground and air ambulances, and neonatal transports to complete the service. Reacts calmly to all situations (routine and emergency) and ensures that all dispatched requests/contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other hospital staff are carried out in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma required. Two years of dispatching or emergency service in field operations preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Emergency Medical Technician certification required. BCLS and BTLS certifications required. NAACS certification required within 60 days of hire date for Patient Logistics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Receives calls from Medical Center 6-9111 emergency line and follows all associated protocols and checklists to ensure effective response to emergencies. 2. Dispatches Security personnel to scene as requested by customers to ensure effective and prompt response. 3. Monitors the Closed-Circuit-TV Camera System for suspicious activity or emergencies and dispatches personnel as needed to ensure prompt response to problems. 4. Monitors equipment panel abnormalities and ensures prompt response to incidents. 5. Dispatches the Brenner Transport Team and/or AirCare Ground Transport to transport patients as requested by area hospitals. 6. Ensures safety of AirCare flight crew by being responsible for AirCare dispatching, flight following information, and tracking. Provides in-flight communications and plots flight-following locations on a map for helicopter to complete the service. Obtains reliable and accurate landing site information to ensure safe operations. 7. Ensures that all monitoring equipment is in working order and reports deficiencies to the most appropriate source for any repairs. Monitors all emergency equipment and sends appropriate staff to ensure situation is handled effectively and to document the occurrence. 8. Demonstrates responsibility for professional development by participating in department education programs and department or hospital activities. 9. Provides age/developmentally appropriate assistance in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. 10. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Performs duties in a manner designed to project a positive image of the Medical Center.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills Ability to deal calmly and effectively with people who may be emotionally volatile Speaks clearly and able to listen effectively Ability to work in continually changing environment Ability to communicate effectively Strong customer service skills Ability to work in confined area
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, comfortable work environment Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients Subject to varying, unpredictable, and stressful situations Moderate noise environment Handles emergency or crisis situations, multiple calls and inquiries Occasionally subject to irregular hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
