Emt Jobs in Des moines ia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : Description :

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Dispatcher’s primary focus is to be the communication link between Mercy One, Pediatric Transport, Neonatal Intensive Care Transport, Mercy Ambulances, and all pre-hospital agencies, hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Receives all incoming requests for Mercy One, Pediatric Transport, and Neonatal transports. The dispatcher will coordinate responses by obtaining patient information and activating the appropriateteam.

Coordinates alternate transportation when a transport team is unable to provide service.

Communicates patient information to the transport teams, in addition obtains and relaysnavigation and landing information to the pilot. Coordinates landing zone with law enforcement as requested.

Communicates with requesting agency and receiving hospital, providing updates as applicable.

Provides flight following throughout the mission, either by satellite tracking or by communicating with the pilot every ten minutes if satellite tracking is inoperable on the aircraft during the flight.

Completes flight database following each flight.

Observes

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

High school diploma or equivalent required.

A minimum 2 years’ experienceas an EMT-B, Paramedic,Emergency Dispatcher, or Emergency Department team member required.

Certified as an EMT-B or EMT-P in the State of Iowa, preferred.

Excellent critical thinking skills required.