Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Converse (LA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Employee assistance services

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Converse, LA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role emphasizes protocol-based guidance and maintaining accuracy in patient data and scene information.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and ideally EMD certification. Training and certifications may vary by vacancy; overtime and shifts may be required.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification before appointment may be required.

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

Communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Educación

High school diploma

EMD certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Converse, LA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role emphasizes protocol-based guidance and maintaining accuracy in patient data and scene information.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and ideally EMD certification. Training and certifications may vary by vacancy; overtime and shifts may be required.