Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical Care Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Portland (IN); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Portland, IN seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and coordinate EMS response under established protocols. Training and flexible shifts are common in this role, with overtime and weekend work possible.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma; CPR and additional coursework may be required. EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required and vary by vacancy.

Competenze

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted providers.

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Portland, IN seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and coordinate EMS response under established protocols. Training and flexible shifts are common in this role, with overtime and weekend work possible.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma; CPR and additional coursework may be required. EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required and vary by vacancy.