24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Urgent Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Blue Rock (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blue Rock, OH, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. You will gather patient details, determine priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions to ensure rapid, safe outcomes.

Role involves extensive console work, adherence to dispatch protocols, and potential overnight or weekend scheduling. A high school diploma and CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required or preferred.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult 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

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blue Rock, OH, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. You will gather patient details, determine priorities, and provide protocol-based instructions to ensure rapid, safe outcomes.

Role involves extensive console work, adherence to dispatch protocols, and potential overnight or weekend scheduling. A high school diploma and CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by