Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 EMS Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Radium Springs (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Radium Springs, NM is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. This role involves handling urgent medical calls, verifying locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources under approved protocols.

Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and possible sponsor training. The position may require shift work, overtime, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols.

Qualifications

• 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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Radium Springs, NM is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. This role involves handling urgent medical calls, verifying locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources under approved protocols.

Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and possible sponsor training. The position may require shift work, overtime, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols.