Dispatcher

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace

Job Details

The Dispatcher position is critical to the efficient assignment of resources to the customers and clients served by the company. Employees in this position will perform the following:

• Take a status report from the previous dispatcher

• Log on to Rescue Net

• Sign into the Dispatch Log

• Review Crewscheduler for the scheduled units to plan the work flow for the shift

• Provide accurate ETA’s to the Call Takers for emergency calls

• Monitor the board and update on a regular basis

• Log any incidents to the Dispatch Log

• Report any unusual incidents to the management team

• Speak and understand the English Language

• Properly operate the computer and the software suite provided by the company

• Properly operate the phone and other communications system provided

• Speak to clients, customers and colleagues in a professional manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required

• Valid NYS EMT-B Certification is preferred

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $28.87 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.