EMS Dispatch Specialist – Emergency & Air Response

Acadian Ambulance Service; Stowell (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance Service in the United States seeks a dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. The role coordinates notifications to fire departments and agencies, and handles requests for ground and air response while documenting daily activity.

The position may involve providing pre-arrival instructions using EMD and training new Communication Center employees as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• National and/or State certification as an EMT is preferred depending on state requirements; not always necessary based on experience.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT certification preferred

Job description

Acadian Ambulance Service in the United States seeks a dispatcher to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. The role coordinates notifications to fire departments and agencies, and handles requests for ground and air response while documenting daily activity.

The position may involve providing pre-arrival instructions using EMD and training new Communication Center employees as needed.