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Acadian Air Med

Dispatch Operations Supervisor

Acadian Air Med, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Dispatch Operations Supervisor Location: Dallas, TX

Department: Dispatch

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shifts: Full-time day or night

The Dallas Communications Center has an immediate opening for a Dispatch Operations Supervisor. This position may be assigned to either a day or night shift.

Job Summary Coordinate and oversee daily operations of the Communications Center efficiently, utilizing resources necessary to meet system demands and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct activities of emergency medical dispatchers

Monitor performance of the EMD's

Maintain level of professionalism within the communications center

Produce necessary reports to monitor communications center activities

Monitor system resources during peak load times

Handle patient/client inquiries

Handle administrative calls after hours

Coordinate helicopter I fixed wing activities

Coordinate mass casualty incidents

Handle news media

Investigate and critique operational issues; errors, etc.

Delegate operations issues to VPO's

Coordinate swing department after-hours

Coordinate safety/hazmat issues of ground & air responses

Coordinate Argus alarms after hours

Handle AOCILifeline alarms

Critique delayed responses to emergencies

Maintain safe and clean work environment

Provide daily verbal reports to VPO's

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of standard operating procedures for ambulance dispatch, medical protocols, alarm system policies & procedures, and computer and phone use. Typing skills and geographical knowledge of certain areas.

Minimum of two years EMS dispatching experience

EMT/EMT-P certification preferred

NAEMD and CPR certification required

ACES management training certification is considered a plus

Alternate Supervisor of Communication Center

Interpersonal Requirements

Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.

Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.

Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.

Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.

Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

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