About this position
Location: Madison, Indiana
Job Category: Nursing Support
Job ID: 152562
Facility Group: Norton King's Daughters' Hospital
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) is responsible for answering all 911 medical emergency calls and non-emergency calls related to EMS. EMD then dispatches the appropriate resources in accordance with EMD Card set to provide the appropriate resources for the emergency. EMD is responsible for tracking all resources, times and appropriate radio traffic for the emergency and entering into the 911 CAD system. The EMD needs to be proficient in multitasking as there is usually multiple emergencies happening at the same time. EMD must also answer non-emergency calls and be able to triage calls. The EMS Dispatcher reviews EPCR's that are turned in to make sure all needed information is in place for billing information. Dispatchers also perform a variety of clerical duties.
Qualifications
Required:
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certificate or able to obtain within one year of hire.
Desired:
- Emergency medical services or dispatching background
- High School Diploma or GED
Need help finding the right job?
Sign up to receive email alerts on jobs and opportunities!
Screening requirements:
- Background check
- License & education verification
- Employment reference verification
- Drug Screen
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403b/401k retirement plan
- View more: Benefits Guide
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Discover meaningful career opportunities at NortonHealthcareCareers.com.
Norton Healthcare Careers - Together, We Will.
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Norton Healthcare strives to make the Norton Healthcare Careers site accessible to all job seekers. If you're a candidate with a disability, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs during the application process.
If you have a disability and need to request a reasonable accommodation, email recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org
Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.