Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Impact & Protocol Expert

County Emergency Communications; Iowa; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Fremont, IA seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, collect essential information, and coordinate response resources. You will follow approved protocols and work within established medical dispatch oversight.

The role may involve extended console work and shift work as needed. Candidates should be prepared for CPR and possibly EMT-related training requirements, with opportunities for ongoing education and certification

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification before appointment may be required depending on vacancy provisions.

Responsabilités

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Fremont, IA seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, collect essential information, and coordinate response resources. You will follow approved protocols and work within established medical dispatch oversight.

The role may involve extended console work and shift work as needed. Candidates should be prepared for CPR and possibly EMT-related training requirements, with opportunities for ongoing education and certification