24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Rufe (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rufe, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate rapid responses. This role requires precise data collection, adherence to medical dispatch protocols, and effective communication with responders and the public.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, obtaining location details, and guiding field teams via approved instructions. Training may be provided; shifts often include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification may be required or sponsored.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; verify vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using the dispatch protocol.
• Coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Tools

Emergency dispatch system

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rufe, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate rapid responses. This role requires precise data collection, adherence to medical dispatch protocols, and effective communication with responders and the public.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, obtaining location details, and guiding field teams via approved instructions. Training may be provided; shifts often include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.