Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pocomoke City (MD); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 58.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Resumo da vaga

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Pocomoke City, MD. The role gathers patient and incident details, sets response priorities, and coordinates EMS resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, locating patients, asking essential questions, and relaying critical information to responders. Training and certifications, including CPR, may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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.

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descrição da vaga

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Pocomoke City, MD. The role gathers patient and incident details, sets response priorities, and coordinates EMS resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, locating patients, asking essential questions, and relaying critical information to responders. Training and certifications, including CPR, may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.