24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Fast-Paced EMS

County Emergency Communications; Solon (OH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Solon, OH seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance response. The role requires adherence to medical dispatch protocols and active participation in ongoing quality assurance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification may be required, and some vacancies may request EMT or paramedic credentials. Training may be sponsored by the employer.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Solon, OH seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance response. The role requires adherence to medical dispatch protocols and active participation in ongoing quality assurance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification may be required, and some vacancies may request EMT or paramedic credentials. Training may be sponsored by the employer.