Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance in Fredericktown, Ohio. Dispatchers collect patient and incident details, set priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Applicants may need a high school diploma, CPR certification, and dispatcher credentials. Training sponsorship and agency-specific requirements vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatcher may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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.

Skills

Call handling

Patient information gathering

Priority assessment

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance in Fredericktown, Ohio. Dispatchers collect patient and incident details, set priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Applicants may need a high school diploma, CPR certification, and dispatcher credentials. Training sponsorship and agency-specific requirements vary by vacancy.