Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Vista, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient information, establish response priorities, and support coordination of emergency medical resources. Training and certification influence duties and oversight requirements.

This role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime; CPR and dispatch protocol adherence are essential, with opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

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 the vacancy for 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

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Vista, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient information, establish response priorities, and support coordination of emergency medical resources. Training and certification influence duties and oversight requirements.

This role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime; CPR and dispatch protocol adherence are essential, with opportunities for continuing education and professional development.