EMS Dispatcher: Life-Saving Call Center & Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Oxbow (OR); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oxbow, OR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather information, and determine response priorities.

The role involves console work, protocol-based instructions, and coordination of ambulance resources, with potential overnight shifts and overtime; qualifications include high school diploma and EMS certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• 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 GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oxbow, OR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather information, and determine response priorities.

The role involves console work, protocol-based instructions, and coordination of ambulance resources, with potential overnight shifts and overtime; qualifications include high school diploma and EMS certifications as applicable.