24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Ridge Farm (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Ridge Farm, IL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to help manage urgent medical calls. You will gather patient data, confirm locations, and prioritize responses according to approved protocols.

Shifts may include overnight, weekends and overtime. Requirements include high school diploma, CPR and EMD certification, with training sponsored where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsors may apply for training.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification or equivalent dispatcher credentials may be required.

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

Active listening

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Ridge Farm, IL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to help manage urgent medical calls. You will gather patient data, confirm locations, and prioritize responses according to approved protocols.

Shifts may include overnight, weekends and overtime. Requirements include high school diploma, CPR and EMD certification, with training sponsored where applicable.