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Dispatcher Emergency

Ascension Health

Murfreesboro, TNFull-time$17.71–23.61/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.71–23.61/hr
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Dispatcher Emergency role at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro handles emergency and non-emergency calls for medical assistance. The dispatcher routes calls, dispatches emergency units, coordinates air medical flights, documents calls and referrals, and follows up with referring entities. The position is full-time on days and requires a high school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailCall TriageTelephone and Radio DispatchProlonged Sitting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or 1 Year Applicable Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Murfreesboro, TN

  • Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

  • Department: Emergency

  • Schedule: Full-time | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • 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 referrals for legal, medical and statistical purposes.

  • Follow up with referring entities for ease of access, marketing, evaluation, and quality improvement.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • None required

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

  • High attention to detail

  • Ability to sit for long period of time, listen to high-risk calls and triage them to the charge nurse and attending physicians

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 17.71

Max Salary 23.61

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