Communications Specialist/Dispatcher CrowdRx - New York, United States - Global Medical Response

Description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING

Communications Specialist/Dispatcher

FULL-TIME Opportunity

Location: New York, New York

We're hiring Communications Specialists/Dispatchers to join our team at our Greater
NYC Venues. This team member will coordinate and dispatch EMS and clinical resources at
major events and venues often while operating in event operation centers and incident
command posts. In this role the team member will also support the clinical team by delivering
high-quality patient care and customer service to event guests, venue and event staff to our
local partners at special events in fixed and temporary venues in and around NYC.

Responsibilities:
* Ensures that event activities are aligned with CrowdRx goals and strategic plan.
* Understands and adequately implements the concepts of Emergency Medical
Dispatch published in Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch as a minimum
standard of care.
* Properly tracks incidents in the venue's incident management system in a timely
and clear manner.
* Operates telecommunications and two-way radio equipment in a clear and timely
manner.
* Communicates with other public safety agencies to coordinate additional
resources or provide incident information.
* Allocates EMS resources properly as the need arises by application of appropriate
decision-making rules and approved protocols.
* Delivers on-site BLS level care in accordance with all applicable medical guidelines
and protocols.
* Calmly and professionally responds to calls for emergency medical assistance and
public safety issues within assigned venue or event area.
* Coordinates and arranges emergent and non-emergent transport for patients to
higher level of care.
* Communicates effectively with venue or event staff and other local officials to
provide critical information.
* Utilizes medical equipment and procedures as required to provide appropriate
and high-quality patient care.
* Responsible and accountable for completeness and accuracy of paperwork
related to position prior to completion of shift.
* Responsible for accurate and complete data entry for the shift.
* Properly maintains all issued uniforms and response gear and utilize all personal
protective equipment.
* Keeps current on all required state certifications / licenses.
* Monitors and maintains the condition of first aid offices and medical gear,
ensuring that all supplies and equipment are in-date and in proper working
order.
* Follows all policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all established
report times.
* Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
* Communicates public health / safety issues to venue staff and internal
management.

MinimumRequired Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED required.
* State Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic credential required.
* Applicable State certification(s)
* CPR Certification, healthcare provider, professional rescuer or similar course
required.
* Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills on telephone,
radio, and face to face interaction.
* Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (existing or ability to complete
internal course within 2 months of hire date)
* 1+ years experience as an EMS provider preferred.
* Must have telecommunications experience or have at least one year's
experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
* Effective customer service skills.
* Basic computer skills.
* A working understanding of Special Event Dispatching.

Why Choose CrowdRx? As a leader in event medical services, CrowdRx is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Starting compensation: $23.50/hr. Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.