EMS Dispatcher: 24/7 Life-Saving Medical Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Equinunk (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Equinunk, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. The role involves gathering patient and incident information, establishing priorities, and coordinating emergency resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions prior to responders arriving and must follow protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

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 (EMD) certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Equinunk, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. The role involves gathering patient and incident information, establishing priorities, and coordinating emergency resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions prior to responders arriving and must follow protocols and oversight requirements.