LifeNet
Summary
Responsible and accountable for the daily implementation of the System Status Plan Effectively and professionally provides communications and dispatch services for LifeNet ground and air emergency medical services Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizes system status management computer system which monitors, updates, and controls the location and movement of units Receives incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and promptly ascertains proper levels of response; allocates resources to match dynamic system demands Dispatches and maintains radio communications with units Monitors and documents response times of units Maintain the cleanliness of the dispatch center and work area Follows LifeNet guidelines for customer service Maintain patient confidentiality Investigates and reports all response time exceptions Answers requests and dispatches medical support personnel Completes and submits daily status reports, including response time exceptions, response time reliability, exception percentages (by zone and for overall system), and unusual incidents Monitors system performance and communicates system demands to field while recognizing the needs, capabilities, and limitations of field personnel Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal employment laws and company policies (i.e., Americans with Disability Act, Affirmative Action Plan, etc…) Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all certifications required by LifeNet, Inc. Function as public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc… Responsible for adhering to all company & departmental policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as required Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required Current EMT certification & experience desired Current Paramedic certification & experience preferred Must type minimum of 30 WPM Current Driver’s License required Current BCLS certification required EMD certification preferred upon hire, but required within 90 days of employment CPR instructor certification preferred Knowledge of local geography Familiarity with data entry procedures Effective written and oral communication skills Effective interpersonal skills Stress Factors
Occasionally: Hazards, fatigue, boredom Frequently: Intense tasks Constantly: Repetitive tasks, high pressure, MCI’s, high call volume, life and death situations Physical Requirements
Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 pounds Frequently: Walking inside and outside, pushing, pulling, balancing, carrying up to 10 pounds, stooping, twisting, bending, leaning, reaching over shoulder level, upper body flexibility Constantly: Hearing/listening, seeing, clear speech, touching, typing, kneeling, sitting, fine hand & finger movement, multiple physical & mental activities performed at the same time Work Environment
Occasionally: Confined areas, extended day, extreme heat, dirt/dust, works alone, fumes/odors/mists Frequently: Extreme cold Constantly: Works with and around others, face-to-face and verbal contact with others, shift work, inside, temperature changes, noise, electrical equipment Mental Requirements
Occasionally: Complex writing Frequently: Complex reading, clerical Constantly: Simple reading and writing, memorization, analyzing, perception/computation, problem solving, simple math skills, judgment, reasoning, decision making. Equipment Used
Constantly: Maps, pager, telephone recording equipment, digital paging terminal, computer tape drive units, voice recorder tape system, multi-track audio recorder and remote, radio, facsimile, computer/typewriter, computer monitor, keyboard, telephone, calculator, copy machine, stapler, 3 hole punch, switchboard console, television monitor, kitchen appliance, vacuum cleaner, cleaning equipment, security monitors, printers
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Responsible and accountable for the daily implementation of the System Status Plan Effectively and professionally provides communications and dispatch services for LifeNet ground and air emergency medical services Duties and Responsibilities
Utilizes system status management computer system which monitors, updates, and controls the location and movement of units Receives incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and promptly ascertains proper levels of response; allocates resources to match dynamic system demands Dispatches and maintains radio communications with units Monitors and documents response times of units Maintain the cleanliness of the dispatch center and work area Follows LifeNet guidelines for customer service Maintain patient confidentiality Investigates and reports all response time exceptions Answers requests and dispatches medical support personnel Completes and submits daily status reports, including response time exceptions, response time reliability, exception percentages (by zone and for overall system), and unusual incidents Monitors system performance and communicates system demands to field while recognizing the needs, capabilities, and limitations of field personnel Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal employment laws and company policies (i.e., Americans with Disability Act, Affirmative Action Plan, etc…) Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all certifications required by LifeNet, Inc. Function as public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc… Responsible for adhering to all company & departmental policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as required Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required Current EMT certification & experience desired Current Paramedic certification & experience preferred Must type minimum of 30 WPM Current Driver’s License required Current BCLS certification required EMD certification preferred upon hire, but required within 90 days of employment CPR instructor certification preferred Knowledge of local geography Familiarity with data entry procedures Effective written and oral communication skills Effective interpersonal skills Stress Factors
Occasionally: Hazards, fatigue, boredom Frequently: Intense tasks Constantly: Repetitive tasks, high pressure, MCI’s, high call volume, life and death situations Physical Requirements
Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 pounds Frequently: Walking inside and outside, pushing, pulling, balancing, carrying up to 10 pounds, stooping, twisting, bending, leaning, reaching over shoulder level, upper body flexibility Constantly: Hearing/listening, seeing, clear speech, touching, typing, kneeling, sitting, fine hand & finger movement, multiple physical & mental activities performed at the same time Work Environment
Occasionally: Confined areas, extended day, extreme heat, dirt/dust, works alone, fumes/odors/mists Frequently: Extreme cold Constantly: Works with and around others, face-to-face and verbal contact with others, shift work, inside, temperature changes, noise, electrical equipment Mental Requirements
Occasionally: Complex writing Frequently: Complex reading, clerical Constantly: Simple reading and writing, memorization, analyzing, perception/computation, problem solving, simple math skills, judgment, reasoning, decision making. Equipment Used
Constantly: Maps, pager, telephone recording equipment, digital paging terminal, computer tape drive units, voice recorder tape system, multi-track audio recorder and remote, radio, facsimile, computer/typewriter, computer monitor, keyboard, telephone, calculator, copy machine, stapler, 3 hole punch, switchboard console, television monitor, kitchen appliance, vacuum cleaner, cleaning equipment, security monitors, printers
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