Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hubert (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hubert, NC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle requests for urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate with responders.

The role may require CPR certification, adherence to protocols, and overtime. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy, with ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment (varies by vacancy).

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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hubert, NC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle requests for urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate with responders.

The role may require CPR certification, adherence to protocols, and overtime. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy, with ongoing education opportunities.