Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Chalfont, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls and coordinate EMS response. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and following approved protocols to guide responders.

Responsibilities include obtaining location and contact details, asking triage questions, and relaying information to field personnel. Training and certifications, such as CPR, may be required depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Chalfont, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls and coordinate EMS response. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and following approved protocols to guide responders.

Responsibilities include obtaining location and contact details, asking triage questions, and relaying information to field personnel. Training and certifications, such as CPR, may be required depending on the vacancy.