Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Answer 911 emergency calls. They provide accurate information to the response base and determine what response base is appropriate for the emergency. The dispatcher has to be calm during the emergency in order to provide information to the person meanwhile the emergency personal arrive. They track and monitor the police, fire, and ambulance units. They are trained to provide medical information over the phone.

Salary:

          $23,190 - $56,580

Education:

          They require a high school diploma. They must also pass a writing exam and a typing exam. A background check, lie detector, drug tests, and hearing and vision test are required sometimes. Sometimes a driver’s license is needed and speaking more than one language can be beneficial. They also need to get the EMD (emergency medical dispatcher) certification and license. Some may also want to receive the EMP and RPL certifications to prove their skills and profession.

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Reflection:

I would want to pursue a career in this. It really interests me and is a very good job. This job pays well. I would want to be an ambulance dispatcher because I've wanted to work in a job like this one. All you need is a high school diploma and pass a couple tests and get certified. I would be able to do that.