EMS Dispatcher: Critical Care & Rapid Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Placedo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Placedo, Texas. The role centers on receiving medical emergency calls, confirming locations, and coordinating dispatch according to established protocols.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incidents, guiding responders, and documenting calls. Training or certification requirements vary by vacancy, with CPR and EMD credentials often required or sponsored.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsored training may be available.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required; consult vacancy for specifics.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Placedo, Texas. The role centers on receiving medical emergency calls, confirming locations, and coordinating dispatch according to established protocols.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incidents, guiding responders, and documenting calls. Training or certification requirements vary by vacancy, with CPR and EMD credentials often required or sponsored.