Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Lake Arthur (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lake Arthur, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient details, establish priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification and EMS credentials; training or sponsor programs may be available. The position involves extended console work and shift rotations, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials not universal; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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 authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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 Lake Arthur, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient details, establish priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification and EMS credentials; training or sponsor programs may be available. The position involves extended console work and shift rotations, with overtime as needed.