Emergency Dispatch Specialist - Ground & Air

Acadian Ambulance Service; Hamshire (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance Service in Texas is seeking a Communications Center Dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to the appropriate departments, and support first responders as needed.

Key duties include assisting resources, coordinating notifications, logging requests, and training new staff. A High School diploma or GED is required, EMT certification preferred per state requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician preferred; per state requirements.

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

EMD instructions

Dispatch center

Communication

Training

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT certification

Job description

Acadian Ambulance Service in Texas is seeking a Communications Center Dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to the appropriate departments, and support first responders as needed.

Key duties include assisting resources, coordinating notifications, logging requests, and training new staff. A High School diploma or GED is required, EMT certification preferred per state requirements.