Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Narragansett (RI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Narragansett, RI is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate resources using an agency-approved system.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Narragansett, RI is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate resources using an agency-approved system.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.