Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Joshua Tree, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, prioritize responses, and support ambulance coordination.

This role may require CPR certification and EMS training; applicants may be asked to maintain protocol adherence; shifts may include nights and weekends. Training provided.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not always required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check official vacancy for specifics.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Joshua Tree, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, prioritize responses, and support ambulance coordination.

This role may require CPR certification and EMS training; applicants may be asked to maintain protocol adherence; shifts may include nights and weekends. Training provided.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not always required.