EMS Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Higdon (AL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Higdon, AL. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, confirming patient details, setting response priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources per approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMD certification, and CPR certification. Training and certifications may be required; overtime and shift work are possible depending on the assignment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Applicants may be recruited for sponsored training or require EMD certification before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Conocimientos

Call taking

Emergency coordination

Communication

Protocol adherence

Educación

High school diploma or GED

EMD certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Higdon, AL. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, confirming patient details, setting response priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources per approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMD certification, and CPR certification. Training and certifications may be required; overtime and shift work are possible depending on the assignment.