24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Chico, CA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Training and certifications may be required for the appointment. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking protocol questions, and dispatching or coordinating ambulance resources as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required for appointment.
• Training or sponsorship may be available to qualify for the role.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through authorized medical dispatch systems.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned in the vacancy.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel.

Skills

Call handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Chico, CA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Training and certifications may be required for the appointment. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking protocol questions, and dispatching or coordinating ambulance resources as assigned.