Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Scotland (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses in Scotland, GA. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources while adhering to dispatch protocols and supervisor oversight.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking protocol questions, and providing pre-arrival instructions. OSHA/CPR certifications and ongoing training may be required by the vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMD certification may be required; CPR beneficial.
• Exact qualifications vary by vacancy; check the posting.

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 (EMD)

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses in Scotland, GA. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources while adhering to dispatch protocols and supervisor oversight.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, asking protocol questions, and providing pre-arrival instructions. OSHA/CPR certifications and ongoing training may be required by the vacancy.