Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Life-Saving Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Harrisburg (SD); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Harrisburg, SD, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, collect location and contact details, and determine priorities according to established protocols.

Dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and coordinate ambulance resources as assigned. Training and certifications vary by vacancy and employer requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Harrisburg, SD, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, collect location and contact details, and determine priorities according to established protocols.

Dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and coordinate ambulance resources as assigned. Training and certifications vary by vacancy and employer requirements.