Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Artesia (MS); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Artesia, MS. The role involves receiving calls, confirming locations and access details, and coordinating EMS response using approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need CPR certification. EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required; review vacancy for exact qualifications and training options. Shift work and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

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

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.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Artesia, MS. The role involves receiving calls, confirming locations and access details, and coordinating EMS response using approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need CPR certification. EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required; review vacancy for exact qualifications and training options. Shift work and overtime may apply.