Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Iota (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Iota, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to help callers in urgent medical situations. You will gather information, determine priorities, and coordinate dispatch of EMS resources according to approved protocols.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required; current EMT certification is not universally required, CPR may be required, and sponsored training can be

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Iota, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to help callers in urgent medical situations. You will gather information, determine priorities, and coordinate dispatch of EMS resources according to approved protocols.

The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required; current EMT certification is not universally required, CPR may be required, and sponsored training can be