Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Calls, 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Rupert (WV); In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Rupert, WV, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls from the control room. Dispatchers gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking critical questions, and relaying information to responders.

Competenze

• 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.

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

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Rupert, WV, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls from the control room. Dispatchers gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking critical questions, and relaying information to responders.