Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in La Porte, IN seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, gather patient data, and assign priorities per approved protocols. The role involves console work, headset use, data entry, and coordination with responders.

A high school diploma and CPR certification may be required; exact qualifications are specified in the vacancy and training may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

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

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in La Porte, IN seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, gather patient data, and assign priorities per approved protocols. The role involves console work, headset use, data entry, and coordination with responders.

A high school diploma and CPR certification may be required; exact qualifications are specified in the vacancy and training may be provided.