Dispatcher - American Medical Response : Job Details

The Dispatcher functions primarily as a call-taker telecommunicator and is responsible for receiving, recording and effectively managing requests for ambulance assistance/transport from various sources. The Dispatcher will offer pre-arrival instructions as indicated. RESPONSIBILITIES Understands and adequately implements the concepts of Emergency Medical Dispatch as published in Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch (and as customized by AMR) as a minimum standard of care. Allocates EMS resources properly as the need arises by application of appropriate decision-making rules and approved protocols. Responsible and accountable for completeness and accuracy of paperwork related to his/her position prior to completion of shift. Responsible for accurate and complete data entry for the shift. This will also include State Run Report data entry as assigned. Responsible for generating applicable reports and checking for accuracy. Assists in locating scene of incidents and selecting the safe...Dispatcher, Dispatch, Healthcare, Driver, Equipment