Call Taker/Dispatcher (4081)
Looking to start your career in emergency medical services (EMS)? Join a team where every call you take makes a real difference. At Westmed Ambulance, our Call Takers are the first connection in the chain of care. The steady, confident voices that set each transport in motion. You’ll be the link between patients, healthcare facilities, and our field crews, helping ensure every transport is handled with accuracy, urgency, and compassion.
At Westmed, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that connects patients with the care they need, when they need it most. We provide hands-on training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where your communication skills can grow into a rewarding EMS career.
Be the voice that starts the response — join Westmed Ambulance and take your first step into emergency medical services!
Position Summary:
As part of our Communications Center team, you’ll gain valuable insight into EMS operations, dispatch coordination, and patient care logistics — all while developing the skills to advance within the industry. Prior EMS experience preferred but not required — training provided.
Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming calls with professionalism and empathy
- Prioritize calls based on urgency
- Communicate clearly with hospitals, facilities, and dispatchers
- Collect essential details quickly and accurately
- Support dispatch operations by relaying updates and identifying potential delays
- Contribute to a team that keeps healthcare moving safely and efficiently
- Data Entry Excellence
- Using CAD system (training provided)
- Follow HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines when handling patient information.