Acadian CompaniesJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:DispatcherAlternate Job Title(s):Emergency Medical Dispatcher; ParamedicDivision/Department:Acadian Ambulance ServiceStatus:Hourly-Non-ExemptPerformance Appraisal Type:ProfessionalJOB SUMMARY: Receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. Direct inbound and outbound telephone calls to appropriate departments, internal and external.REPORTS TO: Operations SupervisorOperations Manager Vice President of OperationsEQUIPMENT: Computers, telephones, printers, pagers, and other related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as requried.Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.Documents daily activity.Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Stand-x--Walk-x--Sit---xTalk or hear---xUse hands to finger, handle or feel--x-Climb or balance-x--Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl-x--Reach with hands and arms--x-Taste or smellx---Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds-x--Up to 25 poundsx---Up to 50 poundsx---Up to 100 poundsx---More than 100 poundsx---Vision requirements:XColor Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.)XDistance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.)XClose Vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less.)XPeripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).-Depth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.)XFocusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.)WORK ENVIRONMENT:Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to each on this job: AMOUNT OF TIMENoneUp to 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)x---Work near moving mechanical parts-x--Work in high, precarious placesx---Fumes or air borne particlesx---Toxic or caustic chemicalsx---Outdoor weather conditionsx---Extreme cold (non-weather)x---Extreme heat (non-weather)x---Risk of electrical shockx---Work with explosivesx---Risk of radiationx---Vibrationx---Noise level associated with this job:Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED.National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician determined by appropriate state requirements preferred.Completion of EMD certification will be required.INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers and the general public.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Orientation to job requirements.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.