Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 EMS Communications

County Emergency Communications; Horace (ND); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Horace, ND. Dispatchers gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities may include providing approved instructions before responders arrive, processing calls for illness or injury, and maintaining documentation while adhering to medical oversight and confidentiality requirements.

Competenze

• A 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 and accepted certification providers.

Mansioni

• 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

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Horace, ND. Dispatchers gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities may include providing approved instructions before responders arrive, processing calls for illness or injury, and maintaining documentation while adhering to medical oversight and confidentiality requirements.