What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Dispatcher-Emergency Transportation position at UnityPoint Health?
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- Able to pinpoint exact location of aircraft utilizing Flight Following processes as outlined by the FAA for purposes crashed or emergency landing of aircraft.
- Initiate Life Flight PAIP (post-accident/incident plan) if unable to contact aircraft with in designated time frame.
- Enter real time flight following information on vendor website to be compliant with operational control
- Assists as directed in Emergency Department Alerts, internal and external disasters
- Accurately prioritizes and multi-tasks while performing emergency procedures and dispatching
- Makes computer CAD entries, written reports and logs with pertinent information of all incidents including the notification of supervisors
- Trauma Alerts
- Cardiac Alerts
- Monitor ED. LF and ambulance garage security cameras
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Working knowledge of computers with basic proficiency Working knowledge of radio communications and radio terminology is preferred.
Previous dispatch experience. Knowledge of EMS community. Experience in aviation operations
License(s)/Certification(s):
Paramedic certification or equivalent experience. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to multi-task.
Multicultural Sensitivity
Microsoft Office-basic computer skills
Customer/Patient focus
Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions
Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and diverse lifestyle backgrounds
Medical Terminology.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Working knowledge of radio communications and radio terminology is preferred.
Salary : $31,700 - $40,100
