Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls Pro

County Emergency Communications; Trenton (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Trenton, KY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to join their team. You will receive and document emergency calls, verify location details, and coordinate ambulance resources under established medical dispatch protocols.

The role may require CPR or equivalent certifications and ongoing training. duties include protocol-based instructions and relay of critical information to responders, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality in a

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 Equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Trenton, KY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to join their team. You will receive and document emergency calls, verify location details, and coordinate ambulance resources under established medical dispatch protocols.

The role may require CPR or equivalent certifications and ongoing training. duties include protocol-based instructions and relay of critical information to responders, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality in a