Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Call Center

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Norton (VA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Norton, VA seeks a dedicated dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls, verify patient location, and coordinate ambulance resources according to established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and EMS dispatcher credentials may be required; training or sponsorship may be available. Extended console work and shift rotations are common, with potential overtime.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (EMD)

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Norton, VA seeks a dedicated dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls, verify patient location, and coordinate ambulance resources according to established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and EMS dispatcher credentials may be required; training or sponsorship may be available. Extended console work and shift rotations are common, with potential overtime.