Emergency Communications Specialist

Jobtome; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Communications Center Dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests by ground and air. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to the appropriate departments and coordinate with fire departments and other agencies as required.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; EMT certification is preferred depending on state requirements. You will document daily activity, provide pre-arrival instructions, and assist in training new staff,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• National and/or State EMT certification preferred depending on state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist ground and air resources for emergency and non-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

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Emergency response coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certification (preferred)

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a Communications Center Dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests by ground and air. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to the appropriate departments and coordinate with fire departments and other agencies as required.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; EMT certification is preferred depending on state requirements. You will document daily activity, provide pre-arrival instructions, and assist in training new staff,