Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Bedford (OH); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Bedford, OH is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, confirming patient location and access, asking protocol-driven questions, and determining priority to coordinate ambulance resources.

The role requires discretion, accuracy, and adherence to dispatch protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and EMD credentials may be sponsored.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included.
• Relay information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Pressure tolerance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Bedford, OH is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, confirming patient location and access, asking protocol-driven questions, and determining priority to coordinate ambulance resources.

The role requires discretion, accuracy, and adherence to dispatch protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and EMD credentials may be sponsored.