Emergency Dispatcher
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- Location: Wichita, KS
- Facility: Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis
- Department: Ground Transport
- Schedule: PRN | As Needed 12 hour shifts
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
- 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.
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:
- Prior experience in EMS or 911 Emergency Dispatch is preferred
- Must be available to work any shift: 7:00am-7:30pm, 12:00pm-12:30am, and 7:00pm-7:30am