Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Plainfield (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vermont is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical calls from Plainfield. You will gather incident details, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification, sponsor training, and possible overtime. The position involves console work, multi-tasking, and coordinating ambulance resources to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required or supported.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through authorized dispatch protocols.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vermont is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical calls from Plainfield. You will gather incident details, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved protocols.

Role may require CPR certification, sponsor training, and possible overtime. The position involves console work, multi-tasking, and coordinating ambulance resources to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch.