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Emergency Medical Services Communications Coordinator (Per Diem)

Northwell Health

Syosset, NYJob$70–117K/yrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–117K/yr
Location
Syosset, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid New York State Department Of Health Emergency Medical Technician CertificationAHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring an Emergency Medical Services Communications Coordinator (Per Diem). The Emergency Medical Services Communications Coordinator answers EMS requests, enters data into the system, dispatches calls, and coordinates resources following established protocols and guidelines while maintaining accurate records and participating in safety drills.

Key focus areas include Answer EMS requests using MPDS cards and ProQA for prioritization and pre-arrival instructions, Dispatch calls and coordinate resources according to guidelines, and Maintain accurate ambulance records and handle scheduled transports.

Preferred (not required): Medical Priority Dispatch System and ProQA.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Priority Dispatch SystemProQA

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1-3 Years Technical ExperienceValid New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician CertificationAHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Full job description

Req Number 185695

Job Description

Answers requests for emergency medical service and enters them into the system using the appropriate protocol system. Dispatches calls and coordinates with the appropriate resources as dictated by guidelines.

Job Responsibility

Answer requests for emergency medical service utilizing provided Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) cards / ProQA for proper prioritization and pre-arrival instructions; adheres to guidelines.

Works on mostly routine and transactional assignments, guided by policies, procedures, guidelines and precedent.

Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex issues regarding job and related tasks.

Responds to and coordinates with posted units following the Deployment Monitor in an expedient manner.

Follows dispatch orders adhering to approved policies and procedures.

Maintains accurate records for ambulances.

Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction or subject matter expertise on new or unprecedented assignments.

Handles and coordinates scheduled transports in a timely manner.

Clarifies policies or procedures, and any other matters that may occur, as appropriate.

Participates in all required safety and back-up drills.

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Valid New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician certification, required.

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $70470.00-$116870.00/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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