Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced 911 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Higden (AR); In loco; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Higden, AR seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance responses. You will gather patient data, confirm locations, and apply approved dispatch protocols to guide responders.

Role may require CPR certification and EMS dispatch program participation; training may be sponsored by the employer, with opportunities for ongoing education and advancement.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; check vacancy.

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.

Conoscenze

Communication

Active listening

Multitasking

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Higden, AR seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance responses. You will gather patient data, confirm locations, and apply approved dispatch protocols to guide responders.

Role may require CPR certification and EMS dispatch program participation; training may be sponsored by the employer, with opportunities for ongoing education and advancement.