Critical EMS Dispatcher: Save Lives & Coordinate 24/7

County Emergency Communications; Humptulips (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Humptulips, WA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, verify locations, and prioritize actions using approved protocols to support responders.

Role may include overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with potential overtime. Required high school diploma; CPR and EMD certification preferred or required per vacancy. Training or sponsorship may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• EMD certification before appointment or sponsored training.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; check vacancy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)认证

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Humptulips, WA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, verify locations, and prioritize actions using approved protocols to support responders.

Role may include overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with potential overtime. Required high school diploma; CPR and EMD certification preferred or required per vacancy. Training or sponsorship may be available.