EMS Dispatcher: Urgent Medical Calls & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Arboles (CO); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Arboles, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to professionally manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will follow approved protocols and provide instructions until responders arrive, ensuring patient safety and effective incident management.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma with CPR certification and may require additional EMS certifications. Overtime and night shifts are common in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsabilités

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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.

Connaissances

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Arboles, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to professionally manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. You will follow approved protocols and provide instructions until responders arrive, ensuring patient safety and effective incident management.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma with CPR certification and may require additional EMS certifications. Overtime and night shifts are common in this role.