Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Milford (PA); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Milford, PA, seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle medical calls and coordinate ambulance responses. The role involves confirming locations, asking critical questions, and providing protocol-based instructions while maintaining patient safety and data accuracy.

The position may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of continuous operations.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) may be required before appointment; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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

EMD certification

CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Milford, PA, seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle medical calls and coordinate ambulance responses. The role involves confirming locations, asking critical questions, and providing protocol-based instructions while maintaining patient safety and data accuracy.

The position may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of continuous operations.