Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Due West (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Due West, SC. Duties include handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and details, and issuing protocol-based instructions to support responders.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; EMS dispatcher certification may be required, CPR certification may be needed, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Overtime and night shifts are common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

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 through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Due West, SC. Duties include handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and details, and issuing protocol-based instructions to support responders.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; EMS dispatcher certification may be required, CPR certification may be needed, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy. Overtime and night shifts are common.