Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Pennsylvania
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)
Recently Added Emergency Dispatcher jobs
Emergency Dispatcher - Full Time
- Ambulance and Chair EMS, Inc.
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Washington, PA
FULL_TIME
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Ambulance and Chair EMS is seeking qualified candidates for full-time positions as an EMS Dispatcher.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Work involves evaluating incoming calls to determine the appropriate level of emergency medical service (EMS) assistance required, dispatching units, and transmitting information and messages upon request and/or according to established procedures. Assist in all operational aspects of the Communications Center, including but not limited to; non-emergency call intake, emergency unit assignments, data entry, ongoing training / staff meetings, vehicle utilization, customer service issues, as well as interaction with field / management staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide professional and courteous service while receiving incoming calls from the public or other public safety entities requesting emergency and non-emergency assistance, achieve and maintain control of call and provide proper interrogation to obtain necessary information to determine the appropriate response and priority.
Dispatch appropriate units according to acuity level, availability and location or provide appropriate information as required while simultaneously maintaining radio contact with and monitoring the status of all field units.
Prioritize requests for and dispatch appropriate resources for non-emergency transports based on customer relationship.
Most dispatchers must be prepared for field service on a moment’s notice when on duty, however this is not a requirement for an ideal candidate.
Maintain accurate record and log of all incidents including address of incident, times, type of response, unit number, EMT/paramedic names, patient name and disposition.
Maintain awareness of all field units’ status and location and assist in coordinating the activities of all field units. Monitor multiple public safety radio frequencies, hospital diversions and video surveillance screens; operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, paging systems, telephones, computer aided dispatch systems and multiple computer programs/systems.
Communicate with other public safety agencies, hospitals, public works departments, support services and any other entity as needed to request or forward necessary information.
Send, receive, enter, update and disperse information by computer, telephone, cellular telephone, facsimile or other methods.
Interact with visitors personally and on the telephone; receive, process and record requests and complaints and route individuals to proper personnel as appropriate.
Test and inspect equipment as required. Perform other duties not specifically presented in this description as required.
Performs all activities in accordance with company standards. - 10 Days Ago
Dispatcher
- WM Henderson Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
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Broomall, PA
FULL_TIME
- WM Henderson, a dynamic, rapidly-growing HVAC and Plumbing company, is growing again! We are seeking a highly skilled Customer Service Coordinator/Dispatcher to join our team at our Broomall, PA offic...
- 2 Days Ago
Dispatcher
- Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, LLC
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
- Plumbing Careers at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®Do you value professionalism and punctuality? Do you want to work with the best professionals in the plumbing industry? Then you could be a candidate for...
- 2 Days Ago
Dispatcher
- Aston Carter
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Chalfont, PA
FULL_TIME
- This job offer is not available in your country. One of my clients, a distributor of new and used material handling products and services is adding a dispatcher to their team in Bucks County. The Disp...
- 2 Days Ago
Dispatcher
- First Student
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Plymouth Meeting, PA
FULL_TIME
- First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 sch...
- 3 Days Ago
Dispatcher
- Crawford Area Transportation Authority
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Clarion, PA
FULL_TIME
- Mission of CATA CATA is dedicated to providing safe, reliable and efficient public transportation services throughout all of Clarion, Crawford and Venango counties. Overall Job Objective The Reservati...
- 3 Days Ago
Emergency Dispatcher jobs at Popular Companies
Customer Service Agents - Onsite in Kansas City, MO
- Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Kansas City, MO
- Customer Service Agents and/or Dispatchers Needed: Starting at $14-$16 hourly based on experience! Looking for advanceme...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Emergency Dispatcher
- City of New Braunfels, TX
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New Braunfels, TX
- Salary : $49,504.00 - $57,678.40 Annually Location : New Braunfels, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00700 Department:...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Armed Security Guards & Patrols
- IRON DELTA SECURITY
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Los Angeles, CA
- Job Description Job Description Armed Security Guards & Patrols - We are looking for Armed Security Guards for Standing ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
COMMUNICATIONCTR OPERATOR II
- Duke Health
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Hurdle Mills, NC
- At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
COMMUNICATIONCTR OPERATOR II
- Duke Health
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Graham, NC
- At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Service Agents - Onsite in Kansas City, MO
- Johnson Controls
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Kansas City, MO
- Customer Service Agents and/or Dispatchers Needed: Starting at $14-$16 hourly based on experience! Looking for advanceme...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Service Representative (Emergency Dispatch) On-Site
- Webhelp
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Charlotte, NC
- Apply Now Job Title: Customer Service Representative (Emergency Dispatch) On-Site Job Description As an Automotive Custo...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Service Agent-Onsite in Aurora CO
- Johnson Controls
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Aurora, CO
- Company Description Job Description Customer Service Agents and/or Dispatchers Needed: Starting at $16-$18 hourly based ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east.
Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Emergency Dispatcher jobs
$38,754 to $49,345
Most Popular Cities in Pennsylvania for Emergency Dispatcher Jobs
What does an Emergency Dispatcher do?
Emergency Dispatcher in Columbus, OH
A variety of tasks come into play as 911 Dispatchers work to coordinate the appropriate response to callers’ situations.
October 05, 2019
Emergency Dispatcher in Philadelphia, PA
New Jersey has set statewide training standards for telecommunicators who work at Public Safety Answer Points, or PSAPs; these are the centers where 911 calls are first received.
November 12, 2019
Emergency Dispatcher in Shreveport, LA
We’re responsible for taking the 911 calls, dispatching the units (fire fighters, paramedics, and police officers) to the scene and keeping everyone up to date on what is going on.
November 25, 2019