Life-Saving Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Idleyld Park (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Idleyld Park, OR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. You will gather patient data, verify locations, and assign response priorities following approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification and ongoing training, with shifts that can include nights, weekends, and overtime to support continuous emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Idleyld Park, OR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. You will gather patient data, verify locations, and assign response priorities following approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification and ongoing training, with shifts that can include nights, weekends, and overtime to support continuous emergency coverage.