Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Response Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Greensburg (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Greensburg, LA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources following approved dispatch protocols.

Position may require CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification; a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Training and ongoing certification support are available.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Greensburg, LA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources following approved dispatch protocols.

Position may require CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification; a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Training and ongoing certification support are available.