EMS Emergency Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Meyers Chuck (AK); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls from Meyers Chuck, AK. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

The position may require CPR certification and sponsored training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy. Extended console work and potential overtime are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

EMT or paramedic credentials not universal

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls from Meyers Chuck, AK. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

The position may require CPR certification and sponsored training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy. Extended console work and potential overtime are common.