Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Public Safety Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yreka, CA is seeking an experienced Emergency Medical Dispatcher. You will handle high-pressure emergency calls, gather essential patient and incident details, and establish response priorities to coordinate ambulance resources.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions, relaying critical information to responders, and maintaining accurate call documentation.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yreka, CA is seeking an experienced Emergency Medical Dispatcher. You will handle high-pressure emergency calls, gather essential patient and incident details, and establish response priorities to coordinate ambulance resources.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions, relaying critical information to responders, and maintaining accurate call documentation.