Emergency Dispatcher - Full Time Nights
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Emergency Communications Operator is responsible for receiving
prioritizing and dispatching calls for emergency services via
emergency and non-emergency phone lines; interrogating callers for
pertinent details of event; entering accurate and concise data
utilizing CAD system, alert tones, pagers, and radio notification.
Ensures timely relay of information on the nature of the call,
location information and additional instructions via radio directly
to units responding, while simultaneously tracking responses,
times, units status updates and notes. This person is also
responsible to take transport request and seek pre-approved
transport authorization for the transport request.JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting 8 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. - Stand up to 1 hour
per day; 30 minutes at a time. - Walk up to 2 hours per day; 20
minutes at a time. - Continuously fingering and handling for data
entry, typing, etc. and occasional twisting and turning. -
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - Occasionally carry up to 15 lbs.
- Frequently stoops, bends, or reaches above shoulder level to
retrieve files. - Must be able to perceive attributes of an object
through touch. - Must be able to hear as it relates to normal
conversation. - Must be able to see as it relates to general, near,
far, color, peripheral vision and vision monotony.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Emergency Medical Technician Certification (Highly
Preferred)Successfully completed NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 on line
training.Obtain future additional card courses, certifications or
other training requirements as dictated by the positional
requirements.Maintain certifications and requirements and
continuing educational requirements as designated.
Experience in computer operations. - Previous experience in health
care/emergency services; radio communication skills; office skills
including typing, filing. - Excellent organizational skills;
pleasant telephone manner. - Ability to perform job with a minimum
of direct supervision.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and
-current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for
-the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. -
Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
-licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create
a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
-Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
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