Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Prairieton (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Prairieton, IN seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, verify locations and access, and determine priorities with approved protocols. You may issue instructions before responders arrive and coordinate ambulance resources as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/EMD certification as required, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accurate data entry and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required or preferred before appointment.
• Strong communication and composure under pressure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, or medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority using the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay information to responding personnel and document processes.

Skills

Call handling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification preferred/required

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Prairieton, IN seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, verify locations and access, and determine priorities with approved protocols. You may issue instructions before responders arrive and coordinate ambulance resources as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/EMD certification as required, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accurate data entry and teamwork.