EMS Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Protocol Guidance

County Emergency Communications; Eatonville (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Eatonville, WA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and prioritize responses using approved protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and EMS Dispatcher credentials where applicable; EMT credentials may not be universal.

Employees may work extended hours, nights, weekends, and overtime, with training and continuing education offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification preferred.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving medical emergencies.
• Verify patient location and callback details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Set response priority using the dispatch system.
• Coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions when eligible.
• Relay information to responding personnel.
• Document calls and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Eatonville, WA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and prioritize responses using approved protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and EMS Dispatcher credentials where applicable; EMT credentials may not be universal.

Employees may work extended hours, nights, weekends, and overtime, with training and continuing education offered.