Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Indiahoma (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Indiahoma, OK is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent calls, gather patient details, verify locations, and coordinate emergency responses.

Success requires following approved protocols, delivering protocol-based guidance, and communicating clearly with responders. Roles may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required; dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted providers.

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 equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Indiahoma, OK is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent calls, gather patient details, verify locations, and coordinate emergency responses.

Success requires following approved protocols, delivering protocol-based guidance, and communicating clearly with responders. Roles may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on the assignment.