Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Critical Care & Training

911 Emergency Communications; NuMine (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Nu Mine, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved dispatch protocols. You will coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based guidance to help responders on the scene.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Overnight or weekend shifts may be required as part of scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Call handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Tools

Emergency dispatch system

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Nu Mine, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved dispatch protocols. You will coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based guidance to help responders on the scene.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Overnight or weekend shifts may be required as part of scheduling.