Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Northampton Township (Bucks County); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Northampton, PA. The role involves receiving calls, identifying priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources per approved protocols. Training and certification requirements vary by employer and assignment.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, providing protocol-based guidance, and maintaining accurate documentation while shift work may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification / Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification

CPR certification

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Northampton, PA. The role involves receiving calls, identifying priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources per approved protocols. Training and certification requirements vary by employer and assignment.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, providing protocol-based guidance, and maintaining accurate documentation while shift work may include nights, weekends, and overtime.