EMS Dispatcher: Urgent Medical Calls & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; New Concord (OH); In loco; USD 38.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in New Concord, OH. The role involves handling emergency calls, gathering patient information, and coordinating ambulance resources according to EMS protocols.

Applicants may need an EMT or paramedic credential or pursue sponsor training; CPR certification is often required. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime as needed.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required or pursued.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

EMD certification

CPR certification

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers in New Concord, OH. The role involves handling emergency calls, gathering patient information, and coordinating ambulance resources according to EMS protocols.

Applicants may need an EMT or paramedic credential or pursue sponsor training; CPR certification is often required. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime as needed.