Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Guilford, ME are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support coordination of emergency medical resources in an agency-approved system.

Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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.

Skills

Call handling

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Guilford, ME are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support coordination of emergency medical resources in an agency-approved system.

Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.