Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Louisiana seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent calls, collect patient data, and determine priorities using approved protocols. You will coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based instructions as trained.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR and EMD certification (EMD preferred in some agencies), and the ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification required or preferred, depending on vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency calls and gather patient and incident details.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Assess patient condition using approved questions and protocols.
• Determine priority and coordinate ambulance resources.
• Provide protocol-based instructions to callers when appropriate.
• Relay information to responding personnel and document call handling.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may also provide approved instructions before responders arrive. These instructions must follow the employer’s medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, New Sarpy, LA
• Employer: The hiring EMS provider or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Emergency medical communications may operate continuously. Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.

CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the employer’s age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional evaluations when specified by the hiring agency
• Obtain and maintain required medical dispatch and CPR certifications
• Follow approved protocols, medical oversight, and quality‑assurance procedures
• Protect confidential patient and incident information

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role generally involves extended console work, headset use, and simultaneous listening and data entry. Calls may concern serious illness, childbirth, injury, or death. Essential functions and accommodation procedures are established by the employer.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance services, and continuing education. Certification support, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the organization and appointment terms.