Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Crisis Communications

County Emergency Communications; McCall Creek (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls in Mississippi. Duties include collecting patient data, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses using approved protocols.

Applicants may need EMS dispatcher certification and CPR; high school diploma required. Training may be sponsored; background checks and medical screenings are standard.

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 patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about 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 recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

CPR certification (may be required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls in Mississippi. Duties include collecting patient data, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses using approved protocols.

Applicants may need EMS dispatcher certification and CPR; high school diploma required. Training may be sponsored; background checks and medical screenings are standard.