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Infographic showing various Federal Emergency Management Agency job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,223 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Dispatcher / Telecommunicator - Arrow Champaign

Carle Health

Urbana, IL • On-site

$19.03 - $30.83/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Carle Health rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 213 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

235th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
The primary duties of the position 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.
Responsibilities
Recieve incoming emergency and non-emergency requests for service.
Help facilitate appropriate deployment of resources
Determine call urgency and location of situation
Dispatch appropriate unit to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for amublance service based on the type of call and time.
Schedules non-emergency transfers so that utilization of units and personnel is enhanced and so that conflicts in scheduling do not occur (such as coordinating more transfers at one time than we have personnel/equipment to handle appropriately).
Maintain PHI in accordance with HIPAA
Account for and ensure field resource safety at all times.
Deal with stressful situations with poise and professionalism
Be able to prioritize based on changing need
Maintain thorough working knowledge of loca geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems.
Prepare accurate and timely statistical reports and appropriate paperwork.
Knowledge of company and departmental policies, operating procedures and protocols.
Monitor enroute and response times Monitor staff and vehicle movement or posting
Qualifications
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Carle Health Company Overview
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. 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. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Salary Range
The compensation range for this position is $19.03per hour - $30.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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Each and every employee at Carle makes us better and stronger, so we can take care of our patients and our community. From clinical to professional and technical careers – our team of employees help us change lives. Carle is proud to be named a Great Place to Work®. Alongside Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, and Carle Health Proctor Hospital, the Carle Foundation Hospital holds Magnet® designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

Urbana, IL, US

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