Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; St. Gabriel (LA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Saint Gabriel, LA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responders. You will gather patient details, determine priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions according to dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements, and CPR certification may be required. Overnight shifts and overtime may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification often required; refer to vacancy for specifics.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Saint Gabriel, LA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responders. You will gather patient details, determine priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions according to dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements, and CPR certification may be required. Overnight shifts and overtime may be involved.