Public Safety Dispatch Specialist (EMT

Public Safety Dispatch Specialist (EMT)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford Health Care employees come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they 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.

Job Summary:

The Hospital Emergency Services Dispatcher (EMT) dispatches all requests for the hospital's Public Safety and Fire Safety Departments. The Dispatcher will also be responsible for the LIFE STAR helicopter flight requests, as well as the Connecticut Children Medical Centers Critical Care Ground Transport Team responses. Our Emergency Services Dispatchers follow established procedures to prioritize requests, obtain necessary information, pre-alert teams, notifies appropriate departments, etc.

in order to 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

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

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.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours)