Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced, Life-Saving Role

County Emergency Communications; Yarmouth (ME); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Yarmouth, ME seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location and incident details, and coordinate response teams. Training may be sponsored, with required CPR and EMD certifications per vacancy.

The role involves console work, odd hours, and adherence to protocols to ensure patient safety. Benefits and ongoing education are available per appointment terms.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

CPR certification

EMD certification

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Yarmouth, ME seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location and incident details, and coordinate response teams. Training may be sponsored, with required CPR and EMD certifications per vacancy.

The role involves console work, odd hours, and adherence to protocols to ensure patient safety. Benefits and ongoing education are available per appointment terms.