Dispatcher NorthWest

EMS - 3.4

McKees Rocks, PA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Qualifications National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) Emergency medical dispatch High school diploma or

GED Driver's License Full Job Description Company:

NorthWest EMS, Work Hours:

Flexible Scheduling - 8, 12, & 16 hour shifts, weekends and holidays required. Schedule TBD. Full time position available. NorthWest EMS is a professional non-profit ambulance service covering the 911 medical services for 15 municipalities in Allegheny County as well as the Pittsburgh International Airport. NorthWest EMS responds to over 20,000 calls for service each year. NorthWest EMS offers a diverse work environment under a progressive medical command system. Apply now to be considered for an exciting career with an agency that values employees and promotes professional development while providing excellent service to the community. NorthWest EMS is a subsidiary of Heritage Valley Health System. Visit heritagevalley.org (https://www.heritagevalley.org/) for more information, or call 877-771-4847 (tel:18777714847) The EMS Dispatcher will be responsible for tasks including, but not limited to: Answering inbound calls promptly and politely Listening to the caller and determining what type of assistance they require Directing crew movement and allocation of emergency resources based on system status management Scheduling non-emergency transports and courtesy shuttle appointments Thorough documentation of each incident Preparation of daily run reports

REQUIREMENTS

Valid Drivers License High School Diploma or G.E.D. Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances

PREFERRED PA

Certified EMT or Nationally Registered EMT with ability to become PA Certified AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or equivalent)

EVOC/EVDT

At least 2 years EMS experience

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher

BENEFITS

Competitive starting wage with yearly merit increase Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full time 401(k) plan with company match Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life) Paid time off (full-time) Bereavement pay (full time) $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time) pay discussed upon offer/commensurate with experience Education Required High School Diploma or better Licenses & Certifications Required Drivers License-Fleet Preferred EMT Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.