Paramedic Dispatcher - Full Time PRN

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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 interfacility 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:

• 13 years of public safety or emergency medical dispatching experience

OR

• two years of experience in emergency or nonemergency telephone public contact work required.
• One year as a 911 emergency operator or one year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB) 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 multitask.

**Full Time and PRN opportunities**

Positions are located at Denver 911 Communications Centerth St. Denver CO 80239

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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)

• Onsite 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 safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.