EMS Dispatcher - FT - Rotating Shifts - Hartford, CT

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center - Hartford, CT 40 hrs. Rotating Shifts

You will be responsible for receiving incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and performs Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) services where required. Will be dispatching for Hartford & Stafford Springs locations.

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 Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in?Waterbury, CT?and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside,?you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran