24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Star City (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Star City, IN is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team that handles urgent medical calls, confirms locations, and coordinates response priorities using approved protocols. The role involves protocol-based instructions and coordination with responders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and may need additional coursework. Some agencies require specific dispatch credentials; consult the vacancy for exact

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Skills

Call handling

Communication

Multitasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Star City, IN is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team that handles urgent medical calls, confirms locations, and coordinates response priorities using approved protocols. The role involves protocol-based instructions and coordination with responders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and may need additional coursework. Some agencies require specific dispatch credentials; consult the vacancy for exact