Paramedic Dispatcher - PRN

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Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

• 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 inter-facility 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%)

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• 1-3 years One year of public safety or emergency medical dispatching experience -OR- two years of experience in emergency or non-emergency telephone public contact work required.
  One year as a 911 emergency operator or one year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) on an emergency ambulance preferred. Required

• 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 multi-task.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.