Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Call Center Role

County Emergency Communications; Sebree (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sebree, KY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to receive calls, verify locations, and coordinate responses. You will follow approved dispatch protocols and provide instructions to callers as needed.

CPR certification may be required, with EMT or paramedic credentials not universally required depending on vacancy. Build a role around accurate data entry, timely priorities, and coordination with responders under supervision.

Qualifications

• A 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 the vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sebree, KY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to receive calls, verify locations, and coordinate responses. You will follow approved dispatch protocols and provide instructions to callers as needed.

CPR certification may be required, with EMT or paramedic credentials not universally required depending on vacancy. Build a role around accurate data entry, timely priorities, and coordination with responders under supervision.