Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 EMS Communications

County Emergency Communications; Foster (OK); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Foster, OK. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, establishing patient details, and coordinating ambulance resources using approved medical dispatch protocols.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification and EMD certification commonly required before appointment. Training and ongoing qualifications are emphasized across the work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

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

Strong communication

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Foster, OK. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, establishing patient details, and coordinating ambulance resources using approved medical dispatch protocols.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification and EMD certification commonly required before appointment. Training and ongoing qualifications are emphasized across the work environment.