Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher positions in Woodruff, SC. Dispatchers receive medical calls, verify patient details, determine priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources following approved protocols.

Training, certifications, and shifts vary by vacancy. Typical requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification 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 location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within 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

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Emergency Medical Dispatcher positions in Woodruff, SC. Dispatchers receive medical calls, verify patient details, determine priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources following approved protocols.

Training, certifications, and shifts vary by vacancy. Typical requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally necessary.