Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Console Operator

County Emergency Communications; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Pine Grove, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses from a central console. You will collect patient and incident data, determine priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, verifying locations, administering approved instructions, and maintaining accurate documentation while complying with protocols and quality standards.

Qualifikationen

• 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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Pine Grove, PA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses from a central console. You will collect patient and incident data, determine priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, verifying locations, administering approved instructions, and maintaining accurate documentation while complying with protocols and quality standards.