24/7 EMS Dispatcher — Medical Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lemasters (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education support

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lemasters, PA seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. Responsibilities include receiving emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and determining response priorities according to approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification and EMT/paramedic credentials depending on vacancy. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with potential overtime and overnight shifts as part of the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lemasters, PA seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. Responsibilities include receiving emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and determining response priorities according to approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification and EMT/paramedic credentials depending on vacancy. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with potential overtime and overnight shifts as part of the