Critical EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Console & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Laurel (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Laurel, Indiana seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient data, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved protocols.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with CPR and emergency dispatch credentials often required or sponsored.

Qualifications

• 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 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 or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Laurel, Indiana seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient data, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved protocols.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with CPR and emergency dispatch credentials often required or sponsored.