Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Willacoochee (GA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Willacoochee, GA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will collect patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include caller screening, location verification, and dispatch of ambulances while following medical oversight and CPR requirements. A high school diploma and CPR often required; sponsor training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Possible sponsored training or current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universal; consult vacancy.

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

County Emergency Communications in Willacoochee, GA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will collect patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources under approved protocols.

Responsibilities include caller screening, location verification, and dispatch of ambulances while following medical oversight and CPR requirements. A high school diploma and CPR often required; sponsor training available.