Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical Call Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Worthington (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Worthington, PA offers Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, confirming locations, asking condition-specific questions, and coordinating ambulance resources according to dispatch protocols.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. EMD certification may be required or sponsored training may be offered; CPR certification and related coursework may also be required.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult 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

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification (required or preferred)

CPR certification may be required

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Worthington, PA offers Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, confirming locations, asking condition-specific questions, and coordinating ambulance resources according to dispatch protocols.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. EMD certification may be required or sponsored training may be offered; CPR certification and related coursework may also be required.