EMT Dispatcher

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Dispatcher's primary focus is to be the communication link between Mercy One, Pediatric Transport, Neonatal Intensive Care Transport, Mercy Ambulances, and all pre-hospital agencies, hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives all incoming requests for Mercy One, Pediatric Transport, and Neonatal transports. The dispatcher will coordinate responses by obtaining patient information and activating the appropriate team.

• Coordinates alternate transportation when a transport team is unable to provide service.

• Communicates patient information to the transport teams, in addition obtains and relays navigation and landing information to the pilot. Coordinates landing zone with law enforcement as requested.

• Communicates with requesting agency and receiving hospital, providing updates as applicable.

• Provides flight following throughout the mission, either by satellite tracking or by communicating with the pilot every ten minutes if satellite tracking is inoperable on the aircraft during the flight.

• Completes flight database following each flight.

• Observes

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• A minimum 2 years' experience as an EMT-B, Paramedic, Emergency Dispatcher, or Emergency Department team member required.

• Certified as an EMT-B or EMT-P in the State of Iowa, preferred.

• Excellent critical thinking skills required.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.