Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Company: Lawrence General Hospital
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Newly Competitive Rates are available for Emergency Medical Dispatcher roles As the Emergency Medical Dispatcher, you will receive 9-1-1 calls for medical emergencies, rapidly gather relevant information during call screening process, provide pre-arrival instructions to caller when applicable and dispatch appropriate level of EMS responders. Additional duties include the scheduling and dispatching of ambulances for routine and emergent hospital ambulance transports. Candidates must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, possess outstanding communication and organizational skills, have the ability to multitask, and are proficient in the utilization of computer aided dispatch systems (CAD).Minimum Requirements:High School DiplomaEmergency Medical Dispatch certified (Preferably Priority Dispatch)Previous experience in a 9-1-1- emergency call/dispatch centerBasic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider LevelIdeal candidates will have:Experience in an active 9-1-1 call /dispatch centerCompletion of 40 hour Massachusetts Telecommunicator Course (mandatory where applicable)EMT certificationNIMS 100, 700Hazmat AwarenessLawrence General Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits which include:Competitive wages including evening, night and weekend shift differentialsHealth and Dental insurance for employees working 24-hours or more a weekFlexible Spending Account for dependent care and medical expenses403 (b) Retirement savings account with employer contributionsFulltime employees accumulate 260 hours per year of paid time off (PTO)Tuition reimbursementDirect depositDepartment sponsored continuing educationAll applicants that receive an offer of employment will have the following conducted;Criminal Offender Record Information search (CORI)Drug screen-tested as part of pre-employment physicalSuccessfully pass pre-employment physical examDriving record review and meet acceptable standards per LGH insurance carrierEducation verificationReferences (if applicable)Location: Lawrence General Hospital Pre-Hospital EMSSchedule: 40 hours, All shifts

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