Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life Saving Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Coventry (CT); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coventry, CT is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and maintaining patient information with discretion and accuracy.

The position may require CPR certification and related coursework, with exact qualifications outlined in the vacancy. Employment terms, schedule, and benefits vary by agency and appointment.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Communication skills

Medical dispatch knowledge

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coventry, CT is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and maintaining patient information with discretion and accuracy.

The position may require CPR certification and related coursework, with exact qualifications outlined in the vacancy. Employment terms, schedule, and benefits vary by agency and appointment.