Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Keosauqua (IA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Keosauqua, IA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather incident details, establish response priorities, and support ambulance coordination using approved protocols. This role involves shift work, possible overtime, and working with a team to ensure timely medical response.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT or paramedic credentials may not be universal. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Aufgaben

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Calm under pressure

Ausbildung

High school diploma

EMD certification (optional)

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Keosauqua, IA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather incident details, establish response priorities, and support ambulance coordination using approved protocols. This role involves shift work, possible overtime, and working with a team to ensure timely medical response.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT or paramedic credentials may not be universal. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy.