Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle incoming medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources in Olympia, WA. The role requires careful verification of caller location, patient details, and situational hazards while following established protocols.

Candidates may need CPR and EMS dispatch certifications; high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. The position may include shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMT/paramedic not universally required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; check vacancy for specifics.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle incoming medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources in Olympia, WA. The role requires careful verification of caller location, patient details, and situational hazards while following established protocols.

Candidates may need CPR and EMS dispatch certifications; high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. The position may include shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays.