Public Safety Dispatch Specialist (EMT)

Location Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) New Hires Eligible for Signing Bonus Up to $2,500! Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. Job Summary The Hospital Emergency Services Dispatcher (EMT) dispatches all requests for the hospital’s Public Safety and Fire Safety Departments. The Dispatcher also handles LIFE STAR helicopter flight requests, as well as Connecticut Children Medical Centers Critical Care Ground Transport Team responses. The Dispatchers follow established procedures to prioritize requests, obtain necessary information, pre-alert teams, notify appropriate departments, and coordinate the response of all resources as quickly and effectively as possible. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. One year experience in Public Safety / EMS / Dispatch preferred. Must have valid EMT License recognized by the State of Connecticut's Department of Public Health. Familiarity with electronic CAD Systems and data input a plus. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare