Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Operations

911 Emergency Communications; Ithaca (OH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Ithica, NY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses by gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and coordinating resources. Duties include receiving calls, confirming location, asking questions, applying dispatch protocols, and relaying information to responders.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Ithica, NY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses by gathering patient information, establishing priorities, and coordinating resources. Duties include receiving calls, confirming location, asking questions, applying dispatch protocols, and relaying information to responders.

A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.