Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

County Emergency Communications; Dufur (OR); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical calls from our Dufur, OR area. You will collect patient data, confirm locations, and establish response priorities using approved protocols, coordinating ambulance resources as needed.

The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with required background checks and certifications. Training opportunities and ongoing professional development are offered.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Active listening

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical calls from our Dufur, OR area. You will collect patient data, confirm locations, and establish response priorities using approved protocols, coordinating ambulance resources as needed.

The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with required background checks and certifications. Training opportunities and ongoing professional development are offered.