Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Dispatch & Care

911 Emergency Communications; Fancy Farm (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fancy Farm, KY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage calls for illness, injury, and other medical emergencies and coordinate EMS resources.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, gathering details, and determining priority using approved protocols. Training and certifications may be required, with overtime and rotating schedules typical in this critical role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fancy Farm, KY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage calls for illness, injury, and other medical emergencies and coordinate EMS resources.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, gathering details, and determining priority using approved protocols. Training and certifications may be required, with overtime and rotating schedules typical in this critical role.