Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Coordinate Life-Saving Calls

County Emergency Communications; Bloomington (ID); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Bloomington, ID seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate emergency responses. Training may be provided; certification requirements vary by agency.

Responsibilities include following medical dispatch protocols, relaying information to responders, and maintaining documentation for quality review. This role may require overtime and shift work based on assignment and coverage needs.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Bloomington, ID seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate emergency responses. Training may be provided; certification requirements vary by agency.

Responsibilities include following medical dispatch protocols, relaying information to responders, and maintaining documentation for quality review. This role may require overtime and shift work based on assignment and coverage needs.