Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Support

County Emergency Communications; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Calabasas, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical requests, collect patient information, and coordinate emergency resources. You may provide protocol-based instructions before responders arrive and must follow the employer’s dispatch protocols.

Roles may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as required. CPR and other certifications may be necessary; refer to the vacancy for exact qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Calabasas, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical requests, collect patient information, and coordinate emergency resources. You may provide protocol-based instructions before responders arrive and must follow the employer’s dispatch protocols.

Roles may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as required. CPR and other certifications may be necessary; refer to the vacancy for exact qualifications