EMS Dispatcher: Rapid Medical Coordination & Guidance

County Emergency Communications; Dayton (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Dayton, Oregon. The role involves handling calls for urgent medical assistance, gathering patient details, and coordinating dispatch priorities according to approved protocols.

Night/weekend shifts and overtime may be required as part of continuous operations. Responsibilities include verifying locations, providing pre-arrival instructions, and relaying essential information to responders.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required.
• EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy details.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about patient condition
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and hazards to responders
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Dayton, Oregon. The role involves handling calls for urgent medical assistance, gathering patient details, and coordinating dispatch priorities according to approved protocols.

Night/weekend shifts and overtime may be required as part of continuous operations. Responsibilities include verifying locations, providing pre-arrival instructions, and relaying essential information to responders.