Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Corbettsville (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance programs

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Corbettsville, NY, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and guide responders per protocol. The role may involve overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with overtime as needed.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; EMD certification may be required or sponsored. Benefits and ongoing training opportunities are commonly provided by the employing agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required or preferred depending on vacancy.

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.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (preferred)

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Corbettsville, NY, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and guide responders per protocol. The role may involve overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with overtime as needed.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; EMD certification may be required or sponsored. Benefits and ongoing training opportunities are commonly provided by the employing agency.