Emergency Medical Dispatcher | 24/7 Critical Dispatch

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Porterdale (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Porterdale, GA seeks a dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls from a console. You will verify location and details, determine dispatch priority, and coordinate ambulance resources according to established protocols.

Responsibilities include documenting calls, relaying scene information to responders, and participating in quality reviews. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with CPR certification often needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework 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 patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Porterdale, GA seeks a dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls from a console. You will verify location and details, determine dispatch priority, and coordinate ambulance resources according to established protocols.

Responsibilities include documenting calls, relaying scene information to responders, and participating in quality reviews. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with CPR certification often needed.