Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Paradise (TX); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical information, and prioritize responses using approved protocols. You will support ambulance dispatch and coordinate resources from a centralized console.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy. Training and ongoing education are provided as part of the role.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD training or dispatch certification may be required depending on vacancy.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical information, and prioritize responses using approved protocols. You will support ambulance dispatch and coordinate resources from a centralized console.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy. Training and ongoing education are provided as part of the role.