Emergency Medical Dispatcher -- 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); In loco; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Education support

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Pottsville, PA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. The role may include providing approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, possible EMT/paramedic options, and CPR certification.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required per vacancy.
• CPR certification may be required depending on the agency.

Mansioni

• 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

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification

CPR certification

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Pottsville, PA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. The role may include providing approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, possible EMT/paramedic options, and CPR certification.