EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gloucester Point (VA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education support

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gloucester Point, VA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical data, and determine response priorities. You will follow approved protocols and coordinate with responders to ensure timely medical assistance.

Role may require CPR certification and potentially sponsored training; scheduling may include overnight shifts and overtime as needed, reflecting the demanding nature of emergency communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• 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

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gloucester Point, VA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, gather critical data, and determine response priorities. You will follow approved protocols and coordinate with responders to ensure timely medical assistance.

Role may require CPR certification and potentially sponsored training; scheduling may include overnight shifts and overtime as needed, reflecting the demanding nature of emergency communications.