EMS Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Care Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blairsden Graeagle, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather vital information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources. Responsibilities include providing protocol-driven instructions and relaying critical details to responders.

Applicants may need CPR certification and possibly Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; verify vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blairsden Graeagle, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather vital information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources. Responsibilities include providing protocol-driven instructions and relaying critical details to responders.

Applicants may need CPR certification and possibly Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.