Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 EMS Communications

County Emergency Communications; McVeytown (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to process urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will follow approved protocols, provide pre-arrival instructions, and document call data for quality reviews.

Applicants may be required to have a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT/paramedic credentials may not be universal, and CPR certification is often required. Training and overtime considerations apply.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification is preferred or required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsabilidades

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

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to process urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will follow approved protocols, provide pre-arrival instructions, and document call data for quality reviews.

Applicants may be required to have a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT/paramedic credentials may not be universal, and CPR certification is often required. Training and overtime considerations apply.