Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Dispatch Center

County Emergency Communications; Villa Ridge (MO); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Villa Ridge, MO. The position involves handling emergency calls, confirming locations, assigning response priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required. Training sponsorship may be available; EMS experience is beneficial but not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required. Some vacancies may sponsor training.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check the vacancy.

Responsabilités

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the 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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Villa Ridge, MO. The position involves handling emergency calls, confirming locations, assigning response priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required. Training sponsorship may be available; EMS experience is beneficial but not universally required.