Emergency Dispatcher

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis
• Department: Ground Transport
• Schedule: Evening Shift | Full-Time, 36 hours weekly, 11:45am - 12:15am

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio calls for medical assistance.
• Respond to calls in a time-sensitive manner. Ensure appropriate and accurate routing of calls.
• Dispatch emergency units and coordinate air medical flights as appropriate and per established algorithms.
• Maintain documentation of calls and physician/service referrals for legal, medical and statistical purposes.
• Follow up with referring entities for ease of access, marketing, evaluation, and quality improvement.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Prior experience in emergency medical services (EMS) or 911 emergency dispatch.