EMS Emergency Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Training & Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Ramer (AL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Ramer, AL, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate EMS resources. Training and certifications are emphasized, with CPR and additional coursework sometimes required.

The role may involve overnight and weekend shifts and adherence to medical dispatch protocols. Applicants should meet basic education requirements and may be sponsored for training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Ramer, AL, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate EMS resources. Training and certifications are emphasized, with CPR and additional coursework sometimes required.

The role may involve overnight and weekend shifts and adherence to medical dispatch protocols. Applicants should meet basic education requirements and may be sponsored for training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.