Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Dozier (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dozier, AL is seeking dedicated Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will collect patient information, confirm locations, determine response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, providing protocol-based instructions, documenting processes, and contributing to quality reviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials not universally required; verify vacancy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay patient information to responding personnel.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Active listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Following protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dozier, AL is seeking dedicated Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will collect patient information, confirm locations, determine response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, providing protocol-based instructions, documenting processes, and contributing to quality reviews.