Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher | 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Salinas, CA with 911 Emergency Communications. The role involves receiving illness/injury calls, confirming location and access details, and determining response priorities using approved dispatch protocols.

Typical duties include coordinating ambulance resources, relaying scene information, and documenting calls while adhering to medical oversight and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on vacancy.

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

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Salinas, CA with 911 Emergency Communications. The role involves receiving illness/injury calls, confirming location and access details, and determining response priorities using approved dispatch protocols.

Typical duties include coordinating ambulance resources, relaying scene information, and documenting calls while adhering to medical oversight and certification requirements.