Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Valleyford (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Valleyford, WA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical information, and coordinate response priorities. You may provide approved instructions under protocols and work within oversight requirements to support responders.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. CPR and additional coursework may be required depending on vacancy and sponsoring agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required 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.

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

County Emergency Communications in Valleyford, WA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical information, and coordinate response priorities. You may provide approved instructions under protocols and work within oversight requirements to support responders.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. CPR and additional coursework may be required depending on vacancy and sponsoring agency.