Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Azalea (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 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 is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Azalea, Oregon. You will handle urgent medical calls, gather location and patient information, and apply approved dispatch protocols to prioritize responses.

The role involves continuous EMS coordination, potential overnight and weekend shifts, and adherence to medical oversight and quality procedures while supporting responders in the field.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Azalea, Oregon. You will handle urgent medical calls, gather location and patient information, and apply approved dispatch protocols to prioritize responses.

The role involves continuous EMS coordination, potential overnight and weekend shifts, and adherence to medical oversight and quality procedures while supporting responders in the field.