Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Life-Saving Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Swiss (WV); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Swiss, WV seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, gather essential details, and determine response priority. The role supports coordination of resources and adheres to medical dispatch protocols.

Training and certification requirements may vary by agency. Responsibilities include relaying critical information to responders, providing approved instructions, and documenting call processing while complying with

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the 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

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Swiss, WV seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, gather essential details, and determine response priority. The role supports coordination of resources and adheres to medical dispatch protocols.

Training and certification requirements may vary by agency. Responsibilities include relaying critical information to responders, providing approved instructions, and documenting call processing while complying with