Emergency Medical Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Village of Buchanan (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS responses in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, determining priorities, and delivering protocol-based instructions while maintaining quality and confidentiality. Training may be provided; CPR and dispatcher certifications are valued.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universal.

Aufgaben

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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS responses in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, determining priorities, and delivering protocol-based instructions while maintaining quality and confidentiality. Training may be provided; CPR and dispatcher certifications are valued.