Ground Dispatcher

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position will partner with internal and external clinical teams when securing transportation for patients into throughout and out of the system. This role will communicate and collaborate with ED and inpatient nurses local and regional EMS providers other transportation services medical control authorities and others to ensure that best practice standards are integrated into the process of care to monitor the effectiveness of care and identify opportunities for improvement. This position will also focus on all external transportation of patients within our system.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with both internal and external partners following standardized procedures and processes to plan and prioritize requests for transportation.
Utilize logistics to monitor all traffic requests coming into out of and between Corewell Health entities. Investigate and resolve all concerns related to transportation needs.
Arrange and communicate all transportation requests timely and accurately.
Responsible for quality and accurate documentation of all transportation coordination activities.
Partner with key Mission Control stakeholders to ensure proper management of throughput is maintained.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with multiple levels for internal and external customers.
Demonstrates commitment to patient and team member safety. Considers safety as the primary factor in all decisions.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years of relevant experience EMS Preferred

LIC-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - STATEMI State of Michigan preferred

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally
Visual Acuity ¹None No; Seldom Yes: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Mission Control - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

7p-7a

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Job SummaryThis position will partner with internal and external clinical teams when securing transportation for patients into throughout and out of the system. This role will communicate and collaborate with ED and inpatient nurses local and regional EMS providers other transportation services medi...