Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Crisis Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Breaux Bridge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Breaux Bridge, LA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient details, and coordinate responders. You will follow approved dispatch protocols and may provide on-scene instructions as needed.

Responsibilities include determining priority, obtaining accurate location data, and relaying information to responders while maintaining documentation and quality assurance. Training or sponsorship may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; consult vacancy for specifics.
• EMD certification is preferred or required where noted.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details with the caller.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition to determine priority.
• Follow medical dispatch protocols to determine response priorities.
• Coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions to callers when applicable.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification (EMD)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Breaux Bridge, LA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient details, and coordinate responders. You will follow approved dispatch protocols and may provide on-scene instructions as needed.

Responsibilities include determining priority, obtaining accurate location data, and relaying information to responders while maintaining documentation and quality assurance. Training or sponsorship may be available.