Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Jewell (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Jewell, GA, seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical response by gathering caller information, prioritizing incidents, and coordinating ambulance resources. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR certification may be needed, with additional coursework possible.

Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required

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.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Jewell, GA, seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical response by gathering caller information, prioritizing incidents, and coordinating ambulance resources. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR certification may be needed, with additional coursework possible.

Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required