Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities: Works under the direction of the director of communications or dispatch supervisor. They coordinate all ambulance transports and emergencies. They assist with answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls. Also they’re Responsible for checking and maintaining email communications during each shift.

Salary: $41,000

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum 6 months dispatch experience.

Reflection: I wouldn't like to be an ambulance dispatcher because you get to receive calls and it puts you in that spot where you have to keep them calm and listen very closely on what they’re saying. It seems so stressful sometimes.