Dispatcher
Company: Acadian Ambulance Service
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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. 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.
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