Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Impactful EMS Coordination & Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Frankfort (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Frankfort, ME with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Responsibilities include receiving EMS calls, confirming locations, assigning priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources. Training and certifications may be required depending on the vacancy.

Applicants may have a high school diploma and CPR coursework; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Work involves rotating shifts and adherence to protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Frankfort, ME with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Responsibilities include receiving EMS calls, confirming locations, assigning priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources. Training and certifications may be required depending on the vacancy.

Applicants may have a high school diploma and CPR coursework; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Work involves rotating shifts and adherence to protocols and safety standards.