Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

County Emergency Communications; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hobart, WA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our team. Dispatchers collect patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

This role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), CPR certification, and an EMD certification for appointment. Extended console work and shift work may apply; extensive training is provided.

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.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hobart, WA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our team. Dispatchers collect patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

This role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), CPR certification, and an EMD certification for appointment. Extended console work and shift work may apply; extensive training is provided.