Dispatcher
Acadian Ambulance Service - Baton Rouge, LA
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Job DescriptionDo you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.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: High School Diploma or GED.Minimum 1 year of emergency dispatch required. Sign-on bonuses available for those with 2+ years of experience.National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher, determined by appropriate state requirements, preferred.Completion of the EMD certification is required. INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.Achieve the accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.Maintain strong personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of your work and results.Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the general public. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Orientation to job requirements. xijylhu All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Created: 2026-03-10