Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Ludowici (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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 Ludowici, GA is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and details, and determine response priorities in coordination with EMS resources.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and potential EMS dispatcher certification depending on vacancy requirements. Training may be sponsored and scheduling may include non-standard shifts.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required or preferred.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required or obtained after appointment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training may be sponsored.

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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher cert

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ludowici, GA is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and details, and determine response priorities in coordination with EMS resources.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and potential EMS dispatcher certification depending on vacancy requirements. Training may be sponsored and scheduling may include non-standard shifts.