Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Almont (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Almont, MI seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responders. This role emphasizes precise information gathering, priority setting, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols.

Work location is fixed, with potential overnight or weekend shifts, and ongoing training and quality reviews. A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials depending on vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Almont, MI seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responders. This role emphasizes precise information gathering, priority setting, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols.

Work location is fixed, with potential overnight or weekend shifts, and ongoing training and quality reviews. A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials depending on vacancy.