Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Crisis Communications

County Emergency Communications; Dukedom (TN); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Dukedom, TN is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical response coordination. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders per protocol.

This position may require CPR certification and may involve overtime or overnight shifts depending on assignment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; EMS dispatcher certification is often preferred, with EMT/paramedic credentials not

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted providers.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Dukedom, TN is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical response coordination. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders per protocol.

This position may require CPR certification and may involve overtime or overnight shifts depending on assignment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; EMS dispatcher certification is often preferred, with EMT/paramedic credentials not