Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Dispatch & Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Fort Irwin (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Fort Irwin, CA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, prioritizing responses, and coordinating ambulance resources.

Training and certification paths vary by assignment, with potential for protocol-based instructions and ongoing quality review. Minimum education includes a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about 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 equivalent

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

EMT or paramedic credentials (not universal)

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Fort Irwin, CA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, prioritizing responses, and coordinating ambulance resources.

Training and certification paths vary by assignment, with potential for protocol-based instructions and ongoing quality review. Minimum education includes a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher