Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Big Pine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Big Pine, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will collect caller information, assess incidents, and coordinate ambulance resources following established protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, providing instructions as needed, and documenting processes for quality assurance. A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR may be needed, EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized 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 or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Big Pine, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will collect caller information, assess incidents, and coordinate ambulance resources following established protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, providing instructions as needed, and documenting processes for quality assurance. A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR may be needed, EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.