Critical EMS Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Quarryville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Quarryville, PA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. You will use approved protocols to provide instructions and support responders, ensuring patient safety and efficient EMS deployment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMD certification, CPR, and related coursework. Background checks and ongoing training are required to maintain certification and high-quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and related coursework may be required.
• EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch ambulance resources as assigned.
• Relay patient information to responding personnel and document calls.

Skills

Call taking

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Quarryville, PA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. You will use approved protocols to provide instructions and support responders, ensuring patient safety and efficient EMS deployment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMD certification, CPR, and related coursework. Background checks and ongoing training are required to maintain certification and high-quality