Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Olanta (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Olanta, SC. Employees gather patient information, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Duties include caller interviews, location validation, and dispatch coordination to ensure rapid, protocol-driven responses. Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with potential sponsored training for EMS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required or sponsored training.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury and medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number and access details with caller.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition per protocol.
• Determine response priority using the dispatch system.
• Coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions to callers.
• Relay patient information and hazards to responders.
• Document call handling and participate in quality review.

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Opportunities in Olanta

Emergency Medical Dispatchers help people requesting urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, they gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may also provide approved instructions before responders arrive. These instructions must follow the employer’s medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Olanta, SC
• Employer: The hiring EMS provider or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Emergency medical communications may operate continuously. Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.

CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the employer’s age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional evaluations when specified by the hiring agency
• Obtain and maintain required medical dispatch and CPR certifications
• Follow approved protocols, medical oversight, and quality-assurance procedures