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Dispatcher / Telecommunicator - Arrow Champaign

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, Urbana
511 West Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2025
Overview The primary duties of the position include (but are not limited to): determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch EMS or other emergency units as necessary (ranging from routine to critical) and in accordance with established procedures; manages situations as conditions change; perform Emergency Medical Dispatch, including pre-arrival instructions using available resources; receive and process emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of EMS units; answer non- emergency calls for assistance; enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems; receive & respond to requests regarding non-emergency transfers from medical facilities, monitor numerous public safety radio frequencies; operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems; other duties as required. Qualifications License/Certifications: ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-200: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-100: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) within 1 year - International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED)International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED); Introduction to Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Hazardous Materials Awareness (HazMat) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-800: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Education: Other Knowledge/Skills: EMS system deployment Responsibilities Recieve incoming emergency and non-emergency requests for service. Help facilitate appropriate deployment of resources Determine call urgency and location of situation Dispatch appropriate unit to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for amublance service based on the type of call and time. Schedules non-emergency transfers so that utilization of units and personnel is enhanced and so that conflicts in scheduling do not occur (such as coordinating more transfers at one time than we have personnel/equipment to handle appropriately). Maintain PHI in accordance with HIPAA Account for and ensure field resource safety at all times. Deal with stressful situations with poise and professionalism Be able to prioritize based on changing need Maintain thorough working knowledge of loca geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems. Prepare accurate and timely statistical reports and appropriate paperwork. Knowledge of company and departmental policies, operating procedures and protocols. Monitor enroute and response times Monitor staff and vehicle movement or posting About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $18.12per hour - $29.35per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.