Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Lost City (WV); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Lost City, West Virginia, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate responder actions using agency protocols.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incidents with an approved system, providing instructions when needed, and ensuring accurate call documentation and incident data for quality reviews.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification is required or preferred.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; verify vacancy specifics.

Responsabilidades

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition according to protocols.
• Determine response priority using the authorized dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Conhecimentos

Active listening

Documentation

Multitasking

Protocol adherence

Formação académica

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Ferramentas

EMS dispatch software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Lost City, West Virginia, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate responder actions using agency protocols.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incidents with an approved system, providing instructions when needed, and ensuring accurate call documentation and incident data for quality reviews.