Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Life Saving Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Garrett (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Garrett, PA. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources according to dispatch protocols.

The position requires attention to protocol, strong communication, and reliability. Certification requirements vary by vacancy, with CPR often required and EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Garrett, PA. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources according to dispatch protocols.

The position requires attention to protocol, strong communication, and reliability. Certification requirements vary by vacancy, with CPR often required and EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.