EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Communicator

County Emergency Communications; South Fork (CO); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in South Fork, CO is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. The role involves handling calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating EMS resources according to established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with CPR certification encouraged. Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher may be required prior to appointment; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Responsabilidades

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• 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.

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in South Fork, CO is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. The role involves handling calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating EMS resources according to established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with CPR certification encouraged. Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher may be required prior to appointment; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.