Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Posting Details
Job Title Emergency Medical Dispatcher/UKHC
Requisition Number RE44789
Working Title EMD
Department Name H3100:Emergency Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 07
Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT ); plus dispatching certification from The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials ( APCO ) International within a year of hire
Physical Requirements
This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Job Summary
The emergency medical dispatcher will serve within UK emergency services’ dispatch. The dispatcher will be responsible for managing and directing emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching UK ambulances, scheduling ambulance transports, and assisting in air traffic control for helicopters landing at the UK medical center. They will also be responsible for call intake for all incoming EMS units and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate party within the hospital.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic medical terminology and computer skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years of related experience highly preferred; experience in air traffic control operations and within a large healthcare organization preferred.
Deadline to Apply 04/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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