Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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This position operates Central Monitoring to facilitate routine communications; physician answering services; emergency communications, to include medical codes, intra-hospital disaster codes, and external disaster communication; security dispatching; and building automation. Additionally, Dispatchers receive and process emergency 911 telephone calls from the community. Processing includes providing emergency medical dispatch instructions to the caller via the telephone, dispatching appropriate ambulance, and emergency vehicle resource coordination. Performs other duties as assigned.
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