Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Support

911 Emergency Communications; Millwood (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Continuing education support

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Millwood, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather essential patient information, and determine response priorities.

Responsibilities include delivering protocol-based instructions, coordinating ambulance resources, and maintaining documentation for quality reviews. A high school diploma and CPR certification may be required; certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher is often needed.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Millwood, NY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather essential patient information, and determine response priorities.

Responsibilities include delivering protocol-based instructions, coordinating ambulance resources, and maintaining documentation for quality reviews. A high school diploma and CPR certification may be required; certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher is often needed.