Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Whitewood Township (SD); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses in Whitewood, SD. The role involves gathering patient and incident information, establishing response priorities, and coordinating emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking vital questions, and delivering protocol-based instructions while coordinating with responders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for the 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 (may be required)

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses in Whitewood, SD. The role involves gathering patient and incident information, establishing response priorities, and coordinating emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking vital questions, and delivering protocol-based instructions while coordinating with responders.