Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Newton, GA seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data and coordinate EMS responses. You will determine priorities and provide instructions according to protocols, ensuring efficient dispatch and patient safety.

Ideal candidates hold an EMT/dispatcher certification where required and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role may involve overnight or rotating shifts and mandatory overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch ambulance resources as 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

Emergency dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Communication skills

Medical protocol knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Newton, GA seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data and coordinate EMS responses. You will determine priorities and provide instructions according to protocols, ensuring efficient dispatch and patient safety.

Ideal candidates hold an EMT/dispatcher certification where required and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role may involve overnight or rotating shifts and mandatory overtime.