Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Belspring (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Belspring, VA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and callback details, and follow approved protocols to prioritize responses.

Applicants may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR training; a high school diploma is typical. The role requires ongoing communication, data entry, and coordination with responders, with potential shift work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required or preferred.

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 recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Belspring, VA, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and callback details, and follow approved protocols to prioritize responses.

Applicants may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR training; a high school diploma is typical. The role requires ongoing communication, data entry, and coordination with responders, with potential shift work.