Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rangeley (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rangeley, ME is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will verify location, collect patient data, and assign priority using approved medical dispatch protocols.

The role involves providing protocol-based instructions, relaying scene details to responders, and documenting calls for quality reviews. Overnight and weekend shifts may be required depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy.

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

CPR certification

EMD certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rangeley, ME is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will verify location, collect patient data, and assign priority using approved medical dispatch protocols.

The role involves providing protocol-based instructions, relaying scene details to responders, and documenting calls for quality reviews. Overnight and weekend shifts may be required depending on assignment.