Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Coord

County Emergency Communications; McDonald (OH); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves dispatching according to medical dispatch protocols, potentially overnight and rotating shifts, and ongoing training and protocol adherence to ensure patient safety and efficient response.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification

CPR certification

EMT/paramedic credentials (not universal)

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves dispatching according to medical dispatch protocols, potentially overnight and rotating shifts, and ongoing training and protocol adherence to ensure patient safety and efficient response.