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North Memorial Medical Center, Brooklyn Center, MN, United States


At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

Health & Welfare Benefit Packages

401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans

Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child

Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position
Effective deployment of North Memorial Ambulance resources that maximizes response times while efficiently utilizing a minimum number of units. The EMD triages transportation requests, strategically positions resources, recommends effective routes while correctly interpreting computer aided dispatch recommendations. The EMD will also be required to triage incoming calls and provide pre-arrival instructions to callers when appropriate.

Requirements
Education

High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

Medical terminology coursework or equivalent preferred

Experience

Must meet a minimum of one requirement below:

6 months experience as a Telecommunicator at North Memorial Health Ambulance Communication Center OR

1 year experience as a Dispatcher/EMD/Telecommunicator in a Police, Fire or EMS Communications Center

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Requires the ability to multi-task, problem solve, make effective decisions under pressure, work independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Requires the ability to work effectively with other hospitals' staff, public service agencies, peers, co-workers and the general public.

Licensure/Certification
Current certification as an EMD through Medical Priority Dispatch or be able to meet this requirement within 6 months of the date of hire (BLS Certification is incorporated into the EMD Certification) - NMHC Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Salary Range: $28.78 - $44.57 per hour, based on experience.

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status.

If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: JobApplicationAssistance@NorthMemorial.com. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: JobApplicationAssistance@NorthMemorial.com.

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