EMS Dispatcher: Rapid 911 Coordination & Resource Dispatch

Rural Metro Fire Department; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 31,519 - 34,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision coverage

Dental benefits

401k plan

Vacation time

Paid time off

Job summary

A municipal emergency services provider in California is seeking a Dispatcher to manage ambulance assistance requests, communicate effectively on radio and phone, and ensure the accurate entry of data. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, minimal medical training, or telecommunications experience. Salary is competitive ranging from $22.88 to $24.91 per hour, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have minimal medical training or telecommunications experience or at least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
• Ability to communicate clearly on the radio and telephone.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Receives and manages requests for ambulance assistance.
• Relays instructions from supervisors and messages.
• Assists in locating scenes of incidents.

Skills

Medical training

Telecommunications experience

English proficiency

Radio communication

Data entry skills

Typing skills

Computer application understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

911 equipment

Computer

Telephones

Job description

A municipal emergency services provider in California is seeking a Dispatcher to manage ambulance assistance requests, communicate effectively on radio and phone, and ensure the accurate entry of data. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, minimal medical training, or telecommunications experience. Salary is competitive ranging from $22.88 to $24.91 per hour, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits including medical and paid time off.