Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Support

County Emergency Communications; Argyle (IA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Argyle, IA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers. Responsibilities include handling medical emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and guiding responders using protocol-based instructions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required. Certified EMS dispatchers are preferred but EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training sponsorship may be available.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as needed
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Argyle, IA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers. Responsibilities include handling medical emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and guiding responders using protocol-based instructions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required. Certified EMS dispatchers are preferred but EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training sponsorship may be available.