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Lawrence General Hospital Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Lawrence, Massachusetts
* Newly competitive rates are available for Emergency Medical Dispatcher roles *
As the Emergency Medical Dispatcher, you will receive 9-1-1 calls for medical emergencies, rapidly gather relevant information during the call screening process, provide pre-arrival instructions to the caller when applicable and dispatch an appropriate level of EMS responders. Additional duties include the scheduling and dispatching of ambulances for routine and emergent hospital ambulance transport. Candidates must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, possess outstanding communication and organizational skills, have the ability to multitask, and are proficient in the utilization of computer-aided dispatch systems (CAD). Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma
Emergency Medical Dispatch certified (Preferably Priority Dispatch)
Previous experience in a 9-1-1- emergency call/dispatch center
Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider Level
Ideal candidates will have:
Experience in an active 9-1-1 call /dispatch center
Completion of 40 hour Massachusetts Telecommunicator Course (mandatory where applicable)
EMT certification
NIMS 100, 700
Hazmat Awareness
Lawrence General Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, which include:
Competitive wages, including evening, night and weekend shift differentials
Health and Dental insurance for employees working 24-hours or more a week
Flexible Spending Account for dependent care and medical expenses
403 (b) Retirement savings account with employer contributions
Full-time employees accumulate 264 hours per year of paid time off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Direct deposit
Department sponsored continuing education
All applicants that receive an offer of employment will have the following conducted;
Criminal Offender Record Information search (CORI)
Drug screen-tested as part of a pre-employment physical
Successfully pass pre-employment physical exam
Driving record review and meet acceptable standards per LGH insurance carrier
Education verification
References (if applicable)