Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Care

County Emergency Communications; Woodsboro (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Woodsboro, MD is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident data, confirm locations, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in real time.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. An Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR training may be required before appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 Woodsboro, MD is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident data, confirm locations, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in real time.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. An Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR training may be required before appointment.