Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced, Impactful Role

911 Emergency Communications; Perry (IA); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Perry, IA. This role involves handling urgent medical calls, gathering vital details, and coordinating emergency response under approved dispatch protocols.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required per vacancy. Overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts, with overtime, are possible. Training and eligibility requirements vary by agency.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Perry, IA. This role involves handling urgent medical calls, gathering vital details, and coordinating emergency response under approved dispatch protocols.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required per vacancy. Overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts, with overtime, are possible. Training and eligibility requirements vary by agency.