Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Round Pond (ME); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Round Pond, ME, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, gather crucial information, and coordinate EMS resources. The role includes confirming locations, instructing callers per protocols, and liaising with responders to ensure timely ambulance dispatch.

Posting notes that CPR certification and training may be required; employment may involve overnight or rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Call handling

Information gathering

Dispatch coordination

Protocol adherence

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Round Pond, ME, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, gather crucial information, and coordinate EMS resources. The role includes confirming locations, instructing callers per protocols, and liaising with responders to ensure timely ambulance dispatch.

Posting notes that CPR certification and training may be required; employment may involve overnight or rotating shifts.