Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Buellton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Buellton are available. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders per approved protocols. Duties include prioritizing responses, coordinating ambulance resources, and documenting call details for quality reviews.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and CPR; dispatcher certification may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not always required depending on vacancy terms.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Buellton are available. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and guiding responders per approved protocols. Duties include prioritizing responses, coordinating ambulance resources, and documenting call details for quality reviews.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and CPR; dispatcher certification may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not always required depending on vacancy terms.