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Denver Health Paramedic Dispatcher - Full Time & PRN in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Paramedic Dispatcher - Full Time & PRN to join our team!
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DepartmentParamedics
Job Summary
Performs dispatch work operating and monitoring communications equipment in response to medical emergencies.
Essential Functions: Answers 911 and other emergency telephone lines where callers are requesting medical assistance (20%) Monitors and controls the movement of ambulances (10%) Initiates Emergency Medical Dispatch procedures (10%) Gathers and prioritizes data received from emergency telephone contacts (10%) Receives reports and complaints and records pertinent information (10%) Schedules and arranges inter-facility patient transfers (10%) Maintains a daily activity log (10%) Maintains and distributes updates of hospital divert status changes (10%) Participates as a preceptor for EMS students, and may assist with orientation of new employees (10%)
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Work Experience: 1-3 years of public safety or emergency medical dispatching experience -OR- two years of experience in emergency or non-emergency telephone public contact work required. One year as a 911 emergency operator or one year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) on an emergency ambulance preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - internal and external to Denver Health. Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software. Experience with mass notification systems, preferred Knowledge of Emergency Medical Dispatch processes. Ability to work in an unstructured environment to establish priorities, review work and resolve problems. Listening and recall skills, as well as the ability to multi-task.
Full Time and PRN opportunities Positions are located at Denver 911 Communications Center, 12025 45th St., Denver, CO 80239
ShiftVaries (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular
Salary$26.86 - $39.06 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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