Rapid Response EMS Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Elmer (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Elmer, LA invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher roles. Duties include receiving calls, confirming location, and guiding responders with protocol-based instructions.

Training and certifications vary; some postings require EMS dispatch certification and CPR, with EMT/paramedic credentials not always required. These positions may involve overnight shifts and overtime in a continuous operations environment, with annual pay in the posted range for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 Elmer, LA invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher roles. Duties include receiving calls, confirming location, and guiding responders with protocol-based instructions.

Training and certifications vary; some postings require EMS dispatch certification and CPR, with EMT/paramedic credentials not always required. These positions may involve overnight shifts and overtime in a continuous operations environment, with annual pay in the posted range for