Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Fast-Paced 24/7 Console Role

County Emergency Communications; Orrs Island (ME); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Orrs Island, ME, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources with protocol-based guidance.

Requirements often include a high school diploma and CPR; EMD certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal. Training and rotating shifts are common, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or GED

EMD certification (may be required)

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Orrs Island, ME, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources with protocol-based guidance.

Requirements often include a high school diploma and CPR; EMD certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal. Training and rotating shifts are common, with overtime as needed.