Life-Saving Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in San Gabriel, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources. Some roles require CPR and may include instructions before responders arrive, following approved protocols.

Positions involve extended console work, rotating schedules, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with pay tracked per year. Training and certifications may be required or sponsored by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in San Gabriel, CA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources. Some roles require CPR and may include instructions before responders arrive, following approved protocols.

Positions involve extended console work, rotating schedules, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with pay tracked per year. Training and certifications may be required or sponsored by the employer.