What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher position at Essentia Health?
Job Description:
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.Education Qualifications:
No education requirement
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for dispatch of ground transportation teams
- Following flights during transport
- Communication with referring and receiving physicians, nursing staff, 911 dispatch centers and EMS personnel
Must Have Skills:
- 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
- Entering data into database systems for information gathering and report generation
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- EMT - Basic, or its 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
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 0700, 1500, 2300/1500, 2300, 0700
Hours Per Pay Period: 72
Compensation Range: $20.28 - $30.07 / hour
Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
FTE: 0.9
Weekends: Yes
Salary : $20 - $30
