Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Console Role

County Emergency Communications; Menifee (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Menifee, AR seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and determine response priorities. You will coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based guidance as per approved dispatch protocols and certifications.

Typical requirements include a high school diploma and possible EMT/CPR certifications. Candidates should be prepared for the varied shifts and overtime common in emergency communications roles.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Menifee, AR seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and determine response priorities. You will coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based guidance as per approved dispatch protocols and certifications.

Typical requirements include a high school diploma and possible EMT/CPR certifications. Candidates should be prepared for the varied shifts and overtime common in emergency communications roles.