Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Certification Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Waterloo (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waterloo, AL seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to coordinate urgent medical calls and resources. You will verify location, gather patient data, determine dispatch priorities, and relay instructions following protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. Training may be sponsored by the employer, with overtime and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Clear communication

Call handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification optional

Tools

Emergency dispatch system

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waterloo, AL seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to coordinate urgent medical calls and resources. You will verify location, gather patient data, determine dispatch priorities, and relay instructions following protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. Training may be sponsored by the employer, with overtime and varied shifts.