Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Mangham (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mangham, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical details, assign response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will work under approved protocols and contribute to quality-review processes.

The role may require CPR certification and EMD credentials, with potential sponsorship for training depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient 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.

Education

EMD certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mangham, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical details, assign response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will work under approved protocols and contribute to quality-review processes.

The role may require CPR certification and EMD credentials, with potential sponsorship for training depending on the vacancy.