Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Birchleaf (VA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Birchleaf, VA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and following approved dispatch protocols to guide responders on scene.

Responsibilities include obtaining location details, asking critical questions, and relaying information to responders while maintaining documentation and quality-review activities.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Birchleaf, VA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and following approved dispatch protocols to guide responders on scene.

Responsibilities include obtaining location details, asking critical questions, and relaying information to responders while maintaining documentation and quality-review activities.