EMS Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Medical Emergency Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Methow (WA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Methow, WA. This role involves receiving calls, confirming locations, and determining response priorities using approved protocols to coordinate ambulance resources.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, providing CPR/EMD instructions, and documenting calls for quality reviews. Some vacancies may require EMD certification and CPR training; training may be sponsored where applicable.

Formación

• 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; consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted providers.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

EMT or paramedic credentials (if applicable)

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Methow, WA. This role involves receiving calls, confirming locations, and determining response priorities using approved protocols to coordinate ambulance resources.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, providing CPR/EMD instructions, and documenting calls for quality reviews. Some vacancies may require EMD certification and CPR training; training may be sponsored where applicable.