Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Training & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Meraux (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Meraux, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses from a console. You will receive calls, verify location, apply approved questions, and coordinate ambulance resources following established protocols.

Required or preferred certifications include Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) and CPR; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Training sponsorship may be available, with benefits varying by appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required or sponsored training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Call handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Meraux, LA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses from a console. You will receive calls, verify location, apply approved questions, and coordinate ambulance resources following established protocols.

Required or preferred certifications include Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) and CPR; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Training sponsorship may be available, with benefits varying by appointment.