Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Support

911 Emergency Communications; Fort Blackmore (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may also provide approved instructions before responders arrive. These instructions must follow the employer’s medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification may be required.

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.

Educación

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

EMT or paramedic credentials (may be required)

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may also provide approved instructions before responders arrive. These instructions must follow the employer’s medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.