Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Rapidan (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities at Rapidan, VA. Responsibilities include gathering patient and incident information, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Position may require CPR certification, EMS dispatch certification, and sponsored training as needed. Overseeing agencies set the exact qualifications and appointment details.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification (Emergency Medical Dispatcher)

CPR certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities at Rapidan, VA. Responsibilities include gathering patient and incident information, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Position may require CPR certification, EMS dispatch certification, and sponsored training as needed. Overseeing agencies set the exact qualifications and appointment details.