Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Rapid Response Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Melfa (VA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Melfa, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient data, and prioritize response under approved protocols. Staff may provide pre-arrival instructions and coordinate EMS resources as assigned, ensuring patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Applicants may need CPR training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy and sponsoring agency.

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; consult vacancy for 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

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Melfa, VA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient data, and prioritize response under approved protocols. Staff may provide pre-arrival instructions and coordinate EMS resources as assigned, ensuring patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Applicants may need CPR training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy and sponsoring agency.