Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakdale, LA seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our emergency communications team. You will gather incident details, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols to support rapid medical response.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required or sponsored. Training and shifts may include overnights or weekends as part of rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required or sponsored by the employer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

CPR certification (may be required)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakdale, LA seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our emergency communications team. You will gather incident details, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols to support rapid medical response.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required or sponsored. Training and shifts may include overnights or weekends as part of rotating schedules.