Norton Healthcare
911 EMS Dispatcher PRN, As Needed
Madison, IN 47250 · US
About the role
ResponsibilitiesThe 911 EMS Dispatcher (also called an Emergency Medical Dispatcher or Telecommunicator) is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls, gathering critical information, providing pre arrival medical instructions, and dispatching EMS resources. This role requires calm decision making, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment.
QualificationsRequired:
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certificate or able to obtain within one year of hire.
Desired:
- One year previous EMS or healthcare experience
- Associate Degree
The 911 EMS Dispatcher (also called an Emergency Medical Dispatcher or Telecommunicator) is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls, gathering critical information, providing pre arrival medical instructions, and dispatching EMS resources. This role requires calm decision making, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment.
Required:
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certificate or able to obtain within one year of hire.
Desired:
- One year previous EMS or healthcare experience
- Associate Degree