Dispatcher (Day Shift) - Omaha, NE

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? Join MMT Ambulance and make a Difference in Your Community!     We are growing fast and need compassionate EMS professionals to join our team. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, great benefits, free continuing education and more. Make a difference with us!

Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Dispatcher with a background in emergency medical services (EMS). The ideal candidate will have experience as a former paramedic or EMT, bringing valuable medical knowledge to the role. While a current EMS license is not required, a strong understanding of medical protocols and emergency response is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all transport requests are picked up in a timely manner (using either phone or computer) 
• Ensuring all crews are accounted for at all times 
• Ensuring that callers are notified of any delays in transports. 
• Ability to demonstrate responsibility by receiving, assimilating, and recording information accurately into our system and respond appropriately 
• Efficiently dispatching of transport requests and relaying appropriate information to field crews 
• Knowledge of geography of service area 
• Operates computers, software, and multi-line phone system. 
• Ensures the provision of optimal transportation services to patients and referring agencies. 
• Flexible as to work schedule and able to work varying shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be ale to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to hear well
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand English fluently

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Prior Dispatch or medical experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology. 
• Proficiency in spelling and writing English. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to deal with high stress situations. 
• Customer service experience
• Working knowledge and proficiency of electronic communication. 
• Able to quickly manage and transition between various tasks while maintaining attention to detail. 
• Self-confidence, emotional stability, good judgment, and tolerance for high stress 
• Possess good verbal communication skills   
• Ability to handle adverse situations effectively  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  At any time with or without notice, duties, responsibilities and activities may evolve. 

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Benefit offerings vary based on hours worked.   

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health savings account, and Flexible spending account
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K, with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid: Basic Life