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Northwell HealthPosted 1 month ago

Ambulance Dispatcher - FT - Danbury

$40,643–$78,915 year

On-siteDanbury, Connecticut, United States

Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise

Job Summary

Receive incoming calls from customers, prioritize, and dispatch to completion while maintaining two-way radio communication with field staff. Evaluate potential problems from phone calls or computer-aided dispatch management systems, book and document all emergent and non-emergent requests, and relay service requests to appropriate resources. Track and strategically deploy transportation resources using CAD equipment, verify scheduled trips for the next day, and maintain situational awareness to notify administration of high-impact community events. Fulfill all compliance responsibilities and contribute to continuous performance improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Emergency Medical Technician training and certification
  • High School graduate
  • 6 months as a dispatcher in a relevant field
  • Tech-savvy
  • Knowledge of computer aided dispatch software (CAD)
  • Advanced data entry skills
  • Knowledge of procedures and guidelines for emergency situations
  • Proficient in English 9 oral and written
  • Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Active listener
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sound judgment
  • Critical thinking
  • Minimum of 6 months as a dispatcher in a relevant field (EMS /Clinical background is preferred)

Desired Qualifications

  • EMS /Clinical background

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