EMS Dispatcher: 911 Communications & Medical Traffic

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, OH seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support 911 operations, dispatch emergency services and maintain records. The role requires calm, fast decision-making and proficiency with dispatch software.

You will monitor calls and radio, provide pre-arrival instructions, coordinate responders, and maintain logs and reports in a high-stakes environment, working various shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Health Care Provider CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• EMD certification within 1 year of employment.
• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 within 3 months of employment.
• HazMat Awareness Level within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telephones and radios in the dispatch center; gather information for transmission.
• Dispatch police, fire, EMS and other response units; broadcast details and coordinate on-call staff; provide EMD pre-arrival instructions.
• Maintain logs of run information and keep personnel informed during emergencies; track traffic conditions and other critical data.
• Maintain dispatch center area and equipment; operate radios; prepare correspondence and input data into forms; assist citizens at the station with courtesy and dignity.
• Maintain dispatch documents and records; exercise sound judgment and perform other duties as assigned by Shift Officer.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress tolerance

Shift flexibility

Computer literacy

Emergency dispatch knowledge

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification (Health Care Provider)

EMD certification

NIMS 100/200/700

HazMat Awareness Level

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, OH seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support 911 operations, dispatch emergency services and maintain records. The role requires calm, fast decision-making and proficiency with dispatch software.

You will monitor calls and radio, provide pre-arrival instructions, coordinate responders, and maintain logs and reports in a high-stakes environment, working various shifts as needed.