Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hunters (WA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls from Hunters, WA. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate resources while adhering to medical dispatch protocols.

This role may require overnight shifts and rotating schedules, with certification and CPR requirements varying by vacancy. Training and ongoing education are typically provided and essential for success in this high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required; check vacancy.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to stay calm under pressure.

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

Connaissances

Communication skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Formation

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls from Hunters, WA. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate resources while adhering to medical dispatch protocols.

This role may require overnight shifts and rotating schedules, with certification and CPR requirements varying by vacancy. Training and ongoing education are typically provided and essential for success in this high-stakes environment.