Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical-Response Console

County Emergency Communications; Anna (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Anna, Ohio, invites applicants for Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers gather incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Roles may require CPR and EMT certifications depending on vacancy, with potential overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts. Employees may receive ongoing training, background checks, and compliance with medical oversight and privacy rules.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• 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
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Anna, Ohio, invites applicants for Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers gather incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Roles may require CPR and EMT certifications depending on vacancy, with potential overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts. Employees may receive ongoing training, background checks, and compliance with medical oversight and privacy rules.