Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Pelion (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Pelion, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical information, and coordinate responder resources. The role supports strict protocol adherence and continual safety oversight.

Applicants may need EMS dispatcher certification and CPR training; some counties may require sponsored training. This position involves extended console work, shift work, and potential overtime as part of a continuous emergency communications

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Mansioni

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (EMD) preferred/required

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Pelion, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical information, and coordinate responder resources. The role supports strict protocol adherence and continual safety oversight.

Applicants may need EMS dispatcher certification and CPR training; some counties may require sponsored training. This position involves extended console work, shift work, and potential overtime as part of a continuous emergency communications