Emergency Medical Dispatcher 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Champion (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Champion, PA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, determine priorities, and coordinate resources. This role may involve providing pre-arrival instructions and supporting responders, following established medical dispatch protocols and oversight.

Requirements commonly include a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Champion, PA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, determine priorities, and coordinate resources. This role may involve providing pre-arrival instructions and supporting responders, following established medical dispatch protocols and oversight.

Requirements commonly include a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.