Dispatcher Job at Dispatch, Lafayette, LA

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  • Dispatch
  • Lafayette, LA

Job Description

Join Our Team at Acadian Companies!

Position: Dispatcher

Alternate Titles: Emergency Medical Dispatcher; Paramedic

Department: Acadian Ambulance Service

Status: Hourly - Non-Exempt

Performance Appraisal Type: Professional

About the Role

Are you ready to make a difference in emergency response? As a Dispatcher at Acadian Companies, you will be at the heart of our operations, receiving and dispatching both emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance services. Your role is crucial in ensuring that help reaches those in need swiftly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist ground and air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
  • Coordinate first responder notifications to fire departments and other agencies as required.
  • Receive and input requests for ground and air responses.
  • Document daily activities meticulously.
  • Provide pre-arrival instructions using Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols.
  • Train new Communication Center employees as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
  • Completion of EMD certification is required.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.
  • Pay attention to detail and accomplish all tasks, no matter how small.
  • Exhibit strong personal motivation and ownership of job tasks.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency in all work performed.
  • Maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, and the public.

Working Conditions

As a Dispatcher, you will work in a dynamic environment that may include:

  • Exposure to wet, humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
  • Occasional work in high or precarious places.
  • Interaction with fumes, airborne particles, and various environmental conditions.
  • Moderate noise levels typical of a busy office setting.

Physical Demands

This role requires:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while managing calls.
  • Occasional walking and standing.
  • Use of hands for typing and handling equipment.
  • Vision capabilities including color, distance, and close vision.

Why Join Us?

At Acadian Companies, we value our team members and offer:

  • A supportive work environment where your contributions matter.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A chance to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in the community.

If you are passionate about emergency services and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work,

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