Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Response Center

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Blodgett (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blodgett, OR is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, prioritize responses, and coordinate ambulance resources per protocol.

The role requires a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials may be preferred. Cast night/weekend shifts with a focus on patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; CPR certification 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 patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition to assess needs.
• Determine response priority through approved medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Blodgett, OR is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, prioritize responses, and coordinate ambulance resources per protocol.

The role requires a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials may be preferred. Cast night/weekend shifts with a focus on patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.