EMS Dispatch & Response Coordinator

Acadian Ambulance Service; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance Service in Louisiana seeks a qualified dispatcher in the Communications Center. The role involves receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses, and directing inbound and outbound calls to the appropriate departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating notifications with fire departments and agencies, documenting daily activity, providing pre-arrival instructions using EMD, and training new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT certification preferred as determined by state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as required.
• Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.
• Documents daily activity.
• Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National and/or State EMT certification (preferred)

Job description

Acadian Ambulance Service in Louisiana seeks a qualified dispatcher in the Communications Center. The role involves receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses, and directing inbound and outbound calls to the appropriate departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating notifications with fire departments and agencies, documenting daily activity, providing pre-arrival instructions using EMD, and training new staff as needed.