Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Escalante (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for positions in Escalante, UT. The role involves receiving calls, gathering patient information, determining priority, and coordinating EMS resources in accordance with protocols.

Some shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 (EMD)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for positions in Escalante, UT. The role involves receiving calls, gathering patient information, determining priority, and coordinating EMS resources in accordance with protocols.

Some shifts may include overnight, weekends, and overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR training.