Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Axton (VA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Axton, VA seeks dedicated Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, assess incident priorities, and coordinate EMS responses using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, instructing callers as allowed, documenting actions, and maintaining certifications. This role may involve overnight shifts and overtime as needed.

Competenze

• Experience handling emergency calls and gathering essential patient data.
• Familiarity with medical dispatch protocols and guidelines.
• CPR certification may be required or beneficial.

Mansioni

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Conoscenze

Call taking

Medical dispatch protocols

CPR certification

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (preferred/required depending on vacancy)

Strumenti

Dispatch system software

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Axton, VA seeks dedicated Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, assess incident priorities, and coordinate EMS responses using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, instructing callers as allowed, documenting actions, and maintaining certifications. This role may involve overnight shifts and overtime as needed.