EMS Dispatcher: Critical Call Triage & Resource Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chattaroy (WA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chattaroy, WA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using an agency-approved system.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive; shift may include overnight, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required. CPR and additional coursework may be required.

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

Formation

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chattaroy, WA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using an agency-approved system.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive; shift may include overnight, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required. CPR and additional coursework may be required.