Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

County Emergency Communications; Geraldine (AL); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Geraldine, AL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle critical calls, gather information, and prioritize responses according to protocol. The role involves continuous EMS operations, potential overnight shifts, and coordination with responders.

Training and certifications like CPR/EMD may be required. Responsibilities include providing instructions, dispatching resources, and maintaining accurate records while upholding privacy and quality standards

Qualifikationen

• 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 the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

HS diploma

EMD certification

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Geraldine, AL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle critical calls, gather information, and prioritize responses according to protocol. The role involves continuous EMS operations, potential overnight shifts, and coordination with responders.

Training and certifications like CPR/EMD may be required. Responsibilities include providing instructions, dispatching resources, and maintaining accurate records while upholding privacy and quality standards