Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Valyermo, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, coordinate ambulance resources, and provide protocol-based guidance. Training may be sponsored, with CPR certification often required and EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

The role supports continuous operations, including nights and weekends. Pay is annual and varies by assignment; eligibility for benefits and credentials is determined by

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• EMD certification may be required or applicants may be recruited for sponsored training.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injuries, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm caller location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority using the medical 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 equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Valyermo, CA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, coordinate ambulance resources, and provide protocol-based guidance. Training may be sponsored, with CPR certification often required and EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

The role supports continuous operations, including nights and weekends. Pay is annual and varies by assignment; eligibility for benefits and credentials is determined by