Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving EMS Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Philomath (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Philomath, Oregon seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; CPR certification and EMT/paramedic credentials may be required depending on vacancy; high school diploma required.

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.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Philomath, Oregon seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime; CPR certification and EMT/paramedic credentials may be required depending on vacancy; high school diploma required.