EMS Dispatch Specialist — Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Acadian Ambulance Service; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Ambulance Service in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Communications Center professional to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to appropriate departments, and ensure timely coordination with responders.

The role may require soft skills and experience; EMT certification is preferred based on state requirements and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT certification preferred; state requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist ground/air resources for emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Coordinate first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as required.
• Receive and keypunch requests for ground and air response.
• Document daily activity.
• Provide pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Train new Communication Center employees as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National/State EMT Certification (preferred)

Job description

Acadian Ambulance Service in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Communications Center professional to receive and dispatch emergency and non-emergency requests for ground and air ambulance responses. You will direct inbound and outbound calls to appropriate departments, and ensure timely coordination with responders.

The role may require soft skills and experience; EMT certification is preferred based on state requirements and experience.