EMS Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Medical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Brewton (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Brewton, AL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to receive illness and injury calls, verify locations, and determine response priorities using approved dispatch protocols.

Candidates may be required to meet certification requirements; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is common, with emphasis on accuracy, communication, and coordination with EMS teams.

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

County Emergency Communications in Brewton, AL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to receive illness and injury calls, verify locations, and determine response priorities using approved dispatch protocols.

Candidates may be required to meet certification requirements; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is common, with emphasis on accuracy, communication, and coordination with EMS teams.