Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Dispatch Role

County Emergency Communications; Norton (VT); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Norton, VT is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

You may provide approved pre-arrival instructions, follow protocol, and work shifts including nights and weekends. A high school diploma and CPR/EMD certification are commonly required; training sponsorship may be available. This role offers benefits based on appointment terms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification before appointment.

Responsabilités

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm 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.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

EMD certification before appointment

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Norton, VT is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

You may provide approved pre-arrival instructions, follow protocol, and work shifts including nights and weekends. A high school diploma and CPR/EMD certification are commonly required; training sponsorship may be available. This role offers benefits based on appointment terms.