EMS Dispatcher - Life-Saving 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Berry Creek (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Berry Creek, California seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls. You will verify locations, capture patient details, and set response priorities per approved protocols.

Responsibilities include dispatching ambulances, providing protocol-based instructions, and documenting calls. A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR certification or additional coursework may be required depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required depending on vacancy.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Berry Creek, California seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls. You will verify locations, capture patient details, and set response priorities per approved protocols.

Responsibilities include dispatching ambulances, providing protocol-based instructions, and documenting calls. A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR certification or additional coursework may be required depending on the vacancy.