Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response Hub

County Emergency Communications; Placida (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Placida, FL, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, confirm locations, and prioritize responses using approved protocols. You'll provide protocol-based instructions, coordinate ambulance resources, and document calls, with potential overnight and weekend shifts.

A high school diploma and dispatcher certification may be required; CPR and related coursework are often required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Dispatcher certification

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Placida, FL, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, confirm locations, and prioritize responses using approved protocols. You'll provide protocol-based instructions, coordinate ambulance resources, and document calls, with potential overnight and weekend shifts.

A high school diploma and dispatcher certification may be required; CPR and related coursework are often required.