Paramedic Dispatcher - Full Time & PRN

We are recruiting for a motivated Paramedic Dispatcher - Full Time & PRN to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Paramedics Job Summary Performs dispatch work operating and monitoring communications equipment in response to medical emergencies. Essential Functions: Answers 911 and other emergency telephone lines where callers are requesting medical assistance (20%) Monitors and controls the movement of ambulances (10%) Initiates Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures (10%) Gathers and prioritizes data received from emergency telephone contacts (10%) Receives reports and complaints and records pertinent information (10%) Schedules and arranges inter-facility patient transfers (10%) Maintains a daily activity log (10%) Maintains and distributes updates of hospital divert status changes (10%) Participates as a preceptor for EMS students, and may assist with orientation of new employees (10%) Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Work Experience: 1-3 years of public safety or emergency medical dispatching experience -OR- two years of experience in emergency or non-emergency telephone public contact work required. One year as a 911 emergency operator or one year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) on an emergency ambulance preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams – internal and external to Denver Health. Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software. Experience with mass notification systems, preferred Knowledge of Emergency Medical Dispatch processes. Ability to work in an unstructured environment to establish priorities, review work and resolve problems. Listening and recall skills, as well as the ability to multi-task. **Full Time and PRN opportunities** Positions are located at Denver 911 Communications Center, 12025 45th St., Denver, CO 80239 Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $26.86 - $39.06 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Salary : $27 - $39