Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical 911 Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Port Republic (VA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Port Republic, VA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. This role involves receiving medical calls, gathering location and incident details, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Duties may include providing instruction before responders arrive, maintaining documentation, and supporting quality-review activities.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMS dispatcher certification preferred.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universal.
• Consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted providers.

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

Communication

Call handling

Multi-tasking

Protocol adherence

Educación

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Port Republic, VA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. This role involves receiving medical calls, gathering location and incident details, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Duties may include providing instruction before responders arrive, maintaining documentation, and supporting quality-review activities.