Overview: The primary duties of the Telecommunicator include (but are not limited to): determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch EMS or other emergency units as necessary(ranging from routine to critical) and in accordance with established procedures; manages situations as conditions change; perform Emergency Medical Dispatch, including pre-arrival instructions using available resources; receive and process emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of EMS units; answer non-emergency calls for assistance; enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems; receive & respond to requests regarding non-emergency transfers from medical facilities, monitor numerous public safety radio frequencies; operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems; other duties as required. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.