Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Lacey (WA); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Lacey, WA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and incident details, and assign ambulance resources in a protocol-driven environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. CPR certification and dispatcher training may be needed, with ongoing regulatory oversight and shift work common.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required and additional coursework may be necessary.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Lacey, WA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and incident details, and assign ambulance resources in a protocol-driven environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. CPR certification and dispatcher training may be needed, with ongoing regulatory oversight and shift work common.