Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Alexandria (VA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Alexandria, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and access details, and determine response priorities using an agency-approved system. The role may include providing protocol-based instructions and coordinating ambulance resources as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.
• Consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certifications.

Aufgaben

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through approved medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Call handling

Prioritization

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Alexandria, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and access details, and determine response priorities using an agency-approved system. The role may include providing protocol-based instructions and coordinating ambulance resources as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required.