EMS Dispatcher - FT - Rotating Shifts - Hartford

Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Rotating Shift

Description:
Saint Francis Hospital& Medical Center - EMS - Hartford CT40 hrs. Rotating Shifts - Attach ResumeStep into a fast paced, high impact role with our Dispatcher position - where your skills make a real difference every single day.As a vital member of our team, you’ll be trusted to use your talent, critical thinking, and dedication to assist others. If you’re ready to thrive in a dynamic setting, we’d love to meet you. You will be responsible for receiving incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and performs Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) services where required.What you will do:

• Enters key response information into Computer Aided Dispatch system(s).
• Coordinates and dispatches ambulances and other response vehicles to assure optimal response times.
• ·Relays information from other public safety agencies and field personnel or supervision.

Position Hours:
Full-time, rotating shift

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification within three (3) months. State of Connecticut Emergency Telecommunicator Certification within one (1) year.
• One-year experience as a dispatcher, and one-year experience in customer service.
• Proficient map reading skills. Basic medical terminology. Exercise good independent judgement within general policy and procedural guidelines. Good typing skills (minimal of 30 words per minute). Effective customer service and communication skills during high stress situations.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• Shift Differentials
• Competitive Benefits Package on Day #1

Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.