Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Nesmith (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Nesmith, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, set response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using an agency-approved system. Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following protocols and oversight.

Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• 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 equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Nesmith, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, set response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using an agency-approved system. Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following protocols and oversight.

Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime.