Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Brookshire, TX is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance coordination. Responsibilities include collecting patient and incident details, establishing priorities, and guiding responders using agency protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and may need EMD certification. Some positions offer background checks, training sponsorship, and opportunities for ongoing education.

Qualifications

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

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 Brookshire, TX is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance coordination. Responsibilities include collecting patient and incident details, establishing priorities, and guiding responders using agency protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and may need EMD certification. Some positions offer background checks, training sponsorship, and opportunities for ongoing education.