Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Avon Park (FL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Avon Park, FL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join the 24/7 operations. You will receive calls, confirm patient location and access details, may ask approved questions, and determine response priorities using authorized medical dispatch protocols.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime, with training or certification as allowed by the vacancy.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized 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.

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

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Avon Park, FL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join the 24/7 operations. You will receive calls, confirm patient location and access details, may ask approved questions, and determine response priorities using authorized medical dispatch protocols.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime, with training or certification as allowed by the vacancy.