Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Warner (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warner, NH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls, gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, and providing protocol-based instructions when needed. A high school diploma is required; CPR certification and dispatcher credentials are often required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be 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 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

County Emergency Communications in Warner, NH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls, gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, and providing protocol-based instructions when needed. A high school diploma is required; CPR certification and dispatcher credentials are often required; training is provided.