Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving 911 Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Royalton (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in South Royalton, VT, presented by Emergency Telecommunicator Services, require strong communication, calm under pressure, and the ability to gather patient data, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

These roles may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with training or certification depending on assignment.

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; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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.

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in South Royalton, VT, presented by Emergency Telecommunicator Services, require strong communication, calm under pressure, and the ability to gather patient data, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

These roles may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with training or certification depending on assignment.