Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gaston (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Gaston, OR are available with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient data, determine response priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using approved protocols.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Qualifications commonly include a high school diploma; CPR may be required and EMT/paramedic credentials are not always necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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 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

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Gaston, OR are available with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient data, determine response priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using approved protocols.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Qualifications commonly include a high school diploma; CPR may be required and EMT/paramedic credentials are not always necessary.