Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Dispatcher’s (EMD) are the first port of call, in receiving ‘000’ ambulance calls. This could be a good choice for you if you are someone who can remain calm in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher’s (EMD) receive emergency calls, provide essential pre-arrival advice, dispatch Queensland Ambulance Service Resources and coordinate patient transport movements for the Queensland community.
The traits and qualities required of an EMD include:
- A high level of judgement and decision making ability
- Emotional Resilience
- Assertiveness and Empathy
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Multi-tasking