Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; West Green (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in West Green, GA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. You will verify locations, collect caller information, and apply approved dispatch protocols to guide responders and ensure patient safety.

The role involves shift work, potential overtime, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements. Training, CPR certification, and compliance with agency-specific qualifications are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; emergency dispatch training may be provided.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universal requirements.
• Consult vacancy for exact qualifications and acceptable certifications.

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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in West Green, GA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. You will verify locations, collect caller information, and apply approved dispatch protocols to guide responders and ensure patient safety.

The role involves shift work, potential overtime, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements. Training, CPR certification, and compliance with agency-specific qualifications are