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Emergency Dispatcher - EMS

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Various health insurance options
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
long-term disability
short-term disability
Employee Assistance Programs
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Community Involvement Opportunities

Job Description

Ascension Saint Thomas Emergency Medical Services is part of Ascension, a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system with a rich 125-year history of providing compassionate, personalized healthcare across Middle Tennessee and beyond. As the only faith-based, nonprofit health system in the region, Ascension Saint Thomas offers a comprehensive network of care that includes hospitals, medical practices, clinics, specialty facilities, and senior living communities. This integrated healthcare system is committed to serving the community with a focus on quality, innovation, and compassionate care.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience
  • Professional licensure or certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience
  • Professional licensure or certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable

Job Duties

  • Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio calls for medical assistance
  • Respond to calls in a time-sensitive manner
  • Ensure appropriate and accurate routing of calls
  • Dispatch emergency units and coordinate air medical flights as appropriate and per established algorithms
  • Maintain documentation of calls and physician/service referral for legal, medical and statistical purposes
  • Follow up with referring entities for ease of access, marketing, evaluation, and quality improvement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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