Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Merigold (MS); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Merigold, MS is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responses. The role emphasizes gathering patient information, confirming locations, and following approved dispatch protocols under supervision.

dispatchers may need to provide protocol-based instructions and coordinate with responders. Training, certification, and assignment conditions vary by vacancy and agency; overtime and shift work may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification is preferred or required depending on vacancy.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Merigold, MS is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate responses. The role emphasizes gathering patient information, confirming locations, and following approved dispatch protocols under supervision.

dispatchers may need to provide protocol-based instructions and coordinate with responders. Training, certification, and assignment conditions vary by vacancy and agency; overtime and shift work may apply.