Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Ambulance Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Sumiton (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sumiton, AL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient and incident data, and coordinate EMS resources. Duties include confirming locations, prioritizing responses, and issuing protocol-based instructions.

Applicants may need EMT or paramedic credentials depending on the vacancy. High school diploma or GED is commonly required; CPR certification and training sponsorship may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role.
• CPR certification may be required; sponsoring training or certification is possible.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition and dispatch priorities.
• Coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Call triage & prioritization

EMD protocol knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD system

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sumiton, AL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient and incident data, and coordinate EMS resources. Duties include confirming locations, prioritizing responses, and issuing protocol-based instructions.

Applicants may need EMT or paramedic credentials depending on the vacancy. High school diploma or GED is commonly required; CPR certification and training sponsorship may be needed.