EMS Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Forks (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee‑assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Forks, WA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident details, determine priorities, and relay information to responders using approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma and likely CPR certification; EMS certifications vary by vacancy. The role may involve overnight, weekend shifts and overtime according to the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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 through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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

CPR certification may be required

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Forks, WA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident details, determine priorities, and relay information to responders using approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma and likely CPR certification; EMS certifications vary by vacancy. The role may involve overnight, weekend shifts and overtime according to the assignment.