Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Console Operator

911 Emergency Communications; Russell (IL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Russell, IL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources. Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved pre-arrival instructions and work on rotating schedules with potential overtime.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and additional coursework may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the 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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Russell, IL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources. Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved pre-arrival instructions and work on rotating schedules with potential overtime.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and additional coursework may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.