- Jackson, Tennessee, United States
The Emergency Medical Dispatcher receives, interprets, and relays information via telephone, radio, and alert systems to assist citizens with medical emergencies, instructing them on life-saving procedures and coordinating response with ambulance and other emergency personnel.
Responsibilities
- Receive and interpret emergency calls
- Relay information via telephone, radio, and alert systems
- Instruct citizens on life-saving procedures
- Analyze and act promptly to respond to emergency situations
- Utilize a computer-aided dispatch system to initiate response
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Nice to have: Previous 911 communications experience
- Nice to have: Previous public safety field experience in EMS, Fire, or Law Enforcement
- Nice to have: General knowledge of medical terminology
- Nice to have: Knowledge of local hospitals and Medical Center EMS policies and procedures