Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dayville, CT, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers. You will receive calls, confirm location, issue triage questions, determine response priority, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; EMT/paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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 Dayville, CT, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers. You will receive calls, confirm location, issue triage questions, determine response priority, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; EMT/paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy.