Life-Saving 24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Independence is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. You will gather patient information, determine priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions as needed.

The role may require CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification, with certifications issued according to the employing agency's standards. Training and overtime may be part of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Independence is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. You will gather patient information, determine priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions as needed.

The role may require CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification, with certifications issued according to the employing agency's standards. Training and overtime may be part of the position.