Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Winner (SD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Winner, SD is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR and EMD certifications; additional sponsored training or state certifications may be required. Overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime are possible.

Competenze

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic not universal.
• Employer may sponsor training or require dispatcher certification.

Mansioni

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through authorized dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Conoscenze

Active listening

Communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Formazione

High school diploma

CPR certification

EMD certification

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Winner, SD is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR and EMD certifications; additional sponsored training or state certifications may be required. Overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime are possible.