Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Antlers (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 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 for Antlers, OK. This on-site position involves handling calls, confirming locations, and coordinating EMS resources using established dispatch protocols.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may require CPR/EMD certification. Training opportunities and overtime may be available depending on assignment and agency policies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and/or other certifications may be required depending on vacancy.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment is preferred by some agencies; verify vacancy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition to determine priority.
• Determine response priority through the approved medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification preferred

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Antlers, OK. This on-site position involves handling calls, confirming locations, and coordinating EMS resources using established dispatch protocols.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may require CPR/EMD certification. Training opportunities and overtime may be available depending on assignment and agency policies.