Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Columbia (IL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Columbia, IL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and work under approved protocols to guide responders.

Role may require CPR certification and sponsored training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. Workers may face overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.
• Some agencies may sponsor training and require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification.

Responsabilidades

• 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 the approved medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

None

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Columbia, IL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and work under approved protocols to guide responders.

Role may require CPR certification and sponsored training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. Workers may face overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.