Dispatcher

Acadian Ambulance • Baton Rouge, LA

14h

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Receive and dispatch emergency requests for ground and air
ambulance responses: direct inbound and outbound telephone calls to appropriate
departments, internal and external.

EQUIPMENT: Computers, telephones, printers, pagers, and other related equipment
items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Except as explicitly noted, the following
functions are considered essential to this position.

Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency responses.

Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other
agencies as required.

Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.

Documents daily activity.

Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.

Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.

These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to
be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities,
requirements, and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of emergency dispatch required. Sign-on bonuses available for those with 2+ years of experience.
• Completion of the EMD certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher, determined by appropriate state requirements, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists ground and/or air resources for emergency responses.
• Coordinates first responder notification of fire departments and other agencies as required.
• Receives and keypunches requests for ground and air response.
• Documents daily activity.
• Provides pre-arrival instructions using EMD.
• Trains new Communication Center employees as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED