Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

911 Emergency Communications; Standish (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Standish, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses from a centralized communications center. The role involves gathering patient data, confirming locations, prioritizing calls, and supporting responders using approved medical dispatch protocols.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check the vacancy.
• Sponsorship training or sponsored training may be offered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Standish, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses from a centralized communications center. The role involves gathering patient data, confirming locations, prioritizing calls, and supporting responders using approved medical dispatch protocols.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.