Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Life-Saving EMS Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Whitfield (MS); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Resumo da oferta

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Formação académica

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.