Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Deshler (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Deshler, OH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team that handles urgent medical assistance calls. You will gather patient and incident details, set response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

This role may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following the organization’s dispatch protocols and oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, or as sponsor training may be provided.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; additional coursework could be required.

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 Deshler, OH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team that handles urgent medical assistance calls. You will gather patient and incident details, set response priorities, and support the coordination of emergency medical resources.

This role may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following the organization’s dispatch protocols and oversight.