24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher | Critical EMS Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; San Saba (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in San Saba, TX is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. The role involves gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and providing protocol-based guidance while coordinating with responders.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and possible EMT/paramedic credentials depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in San Saba, TX is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. The role involves gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and providing protocol-based guidance while coordinating with responders.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and possible EMT/paramedic credentials depending on the vacancy.