Public Safety Call-Taker Job at MedFleet, LLC, Hudson, FL

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  • MedFleet, LLC
  • Hudson, FL

Job Description

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A career with MedFleet is more than a job; it's a commitment to providing the citizens of our communities with the peace of mind that one of the most skillful and technologically advanced emergency response teams in the nation is on the way. If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference working in a high-performance setting that fosters personal and professional growth, consider joining the MedFleet team.

General Description:

Under general supervision, answer non-emergency and emergency requests to ensure our community has adequate and quick responses. Perform communications work involving the processing of calls from citizens, medical facilities and staff. Dispatch accurate and rapid processing of routine and emergency calls, which requires following prescribed standard operating procedures. Transferring callers to other emergency response agencies such as law enforcement or fire rescue following prescribed procedures. Duties require the ability to quickly determine the nature of the emergency from information provided by emergency personnel or the public and initiate appropriate action. May be assigned to a shift other than the one that training was received on and will likely be assigned to night shift at first. Applicants must be available to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

Essential Job Functions:

Receives telephone calls from citizens or emergency personnel requesting assistance or information; screen the call and initiate appropriate action per established protocols. Offer pre-arrival medical instructions via telephone per established protocols. Work is performed in a fast paced, high call volume, call center environment. Operates communications and associated peripheral equipment to dispatch assistance units and enter call records into computer aided dispatch system (CAD). Maintains required files, records, and accurate communication logs of pertinent transmissions of incoming and outgoing calls. Takes complaints, reports issues to on-duty supervisor and document as required.

Performs related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of radio communications rules and regulations governing radio transmission. Knowledge of basic radio receiving and transmitting operations, equipment and proper radio-telephone procedures. Knowledge of MedFleet operations, county geography; adjoining counties, and roadway networks, major intersections, location of important attractions, buildings, industries, and subdivisions. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to react calmly, quickly, and promptly handle emergency situations and interact with excited persons in a calm, guiding manner to secure essential information pertaining to emergency situations. Must be able to speak in a clear, well-modulated voice and deal with public in a firm, courteous, tactful, and impartial manner. Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and detailed accounts of operations. Must possess multitasking skills, initiative, and a desire to help others, and be able to function as a team member. Ability to make sound decisions during stressful situations. Ability to learn to operate radio and telephone transmitting and receiving equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to listen and understand. Ability to operate a computer and utilize the related software programs. Ability to follow established protocols and follow the chain of command. Ability to maintain flexibility and adaptability when performing tasks and duties in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills. Must be able to operate a keyboard to enter data into a computer. Must be capable of reaching all communications control panels and reference materials in communications center. Good vision without color blindness, and excellent hearing skills required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One-year experience working in a fast paced, high call volume commercial or government public safety dispatching/call- taking facility is preferred. Multi-line telephone equipment; computerized customer service; flexibility, split ear and multi-tasking, active listening, decision making, and critical thinking experience is preferred.

A comparable amount of directly related experience MAY be substituted at the manager’s discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida State driver's license. Obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), certification from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), required within one year of date of hire. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be hired at the discretion of the manager.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Required to work flexible schedules, which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, standby and mandatory overtime.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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