Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Ashton (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ashton, MD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and access details, and determine response priorities according to approved protocols. Dispatchers may provide protocol-based instructions and coordinate ambulance resources as part of the assignment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is 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 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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ashton, MD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and access details, and determine response priorities according to approved protocols. Dispatchers may provide protocol-based instructions and coordinate ambulance resources as part of the assignment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.