EMS Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rougon (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Rougon, LA. The role involves handling emergency calls, confirming locations, asking protocols questions, determining priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources in accordance with dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and EMS dispatcher certification may be required depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment depending on vacancy.

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 or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Rougon, LA. The role involves handling emergency calls, confirming locations, asking protocols questions, determining priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources in accordance with dispatch protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and EMS dispatcher certification may be required depending on the vacancy.