Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Tiller (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for the Tiller, Oregon area. Responsibilities include receiving EMS calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources in accordance with approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

Tools

CPR certification

EMS dispatch system

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for the Tiller, Oregon area. Responsibilities include receiving EMS calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources in accordance with approved protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy.