Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 EMS Console Operator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Cairo (NY); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Resumo da oferta

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Cairo, NY. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, gathering critical details, and coordinating EMS resources to ensure rapid and accurate response. Training and certifications may be required depending on vacancy specifics.

Employees may work extended console shifts with rotating schedules and mandatory overtime. Training pathways and qualifications vary by employer and vacancy posting.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Cairo, NY. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, gathering critical details, and coordinating EMS resources to ensure rapid and accurate response. Training and certifications may be required depending on vacancy specifics.

Employees may work extended console shifts with rotating schedules and mandatory overtime. Training pathways and qualifications vary by employer and vacancy posting.