Emergency Dispatch Specialist (Ground & Air)

Jobtome; Cecilia (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobtome in Cecilia, Louisiana seeks a dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses, and to direct calls to appropriate departments.

The role requires coordinating first responder notifications, documenting daily activity, and training new staff; EMT certification is preferred but not always required depending on state rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician preferable; state requirements apply.
• Certification may not be required depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as required.
• Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.
• Documents daily activity.
• Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.

Skills

EMT Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jobtome in Cecilia, Louisiana seeks a dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses, and to direct calls to appropriate departments.

The role requires coordinating first responder notifications, documenting daily activity, and training new staff; EMT certification is preferred but not always required depending on state rules.