Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Red Oak (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Red Oak, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location and incident details, and assign priorities according to approved protocols. You'll provide instructions as needed, coordinate ambulance resources, and document processes while complying with medical oversight and privacy requirements.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with CPR certification often expected and possible sponsorship for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification 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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Red Oak, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location and incident details, and assign priorities according to approved protocols. You'll provide instructions as needed, coordinate ambulance resources, and document processes while complying with medical oversight and privacy requirements.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with CPR certification often expected and possible sponsorship for training.