Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch & Protocols

911 Emergency Communications; East Corinth (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Corinth, VT seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, identify locations, confirm access details, and guide responders in the field. You will follow dispatch protocols and may provide protocol-based instructions until responders arrive.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and EMD certification are often required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification commonly required before appointment.

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 recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (EMD)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Corinth, VT seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, identify locations, confirm access details, and guide responders in the field. You will follow dispatch protocols and may provide protocol-based instructions until responders arrive.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and EMD certification are often required prior to appointment.