EMD-Certified Emergency Dispatch Specialist

Wishalicious; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious is seeking a trained Emergency Dispatcher to receive and dispatch requests for ground and air ambulance responses. You will handle inbound and outbound calls to appropriate departments, document daily activity, and provide pre-arrival instructions using EMD.

Responsibilities include coordinating first responder notification, assisting resources during emergencies, and training new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of emergency dispatch experience required.
• EMD certification is required.
• National and/or State EMT certification preferred.
• Sign-on bonuses available for those with 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist ground and/or air resources for emergency responses.
• Coordinate first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as required.
• Receive and keypunch requests for ground and air response.
• Document daily activity.
• Provide pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Train new Communication Center employees as requested.

Skills

Emergency dispatch experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMD certification

Job description

Wishalicious is seeking a trained Emergency Dispatcher to receive and dispatch requests for ground and air ambulance responses. You will handle inbound and outbound calls to appropriate departments, document daily activity, and provide pre-arrival instructions using EMD.

Responsibilities include coordinating first responder notification, assisting resources during emergencies, and training new staff as needed.