Emergency Medical Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Tilghman Island (MD); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Tilghman, MD seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to triage EMS calls, gather patient data, and coordinate response priorities. You will operate under approved protocols and work to support responders on scene.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, obtaining callback details, and applying the dispatch system to set priorities. Training and certification may be sponsored as part of the appointment terms.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMS Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Active listening

Clear communication

Decision making

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Description du poste

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Opportunities in Tilghman

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}, Tilghman, MD


• 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
  

  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.