Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Charles City (IA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Charles City, IA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, collect incident details, and determine response priorities using approved protocols. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime while ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is often required and EMS dispatcher certification may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Charles City, IA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, collect incident details, and determine response priorities using approved protocols. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime while ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is often required and EMS dispatcher certification may be