Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Support

County Emergency Communications; Cornettsville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in the United States (Kentucky) seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will receive calls, verify locations, determine priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Roles require high school diploma or equivalent; CPR, EMT/paramedic credentials, and ongoing training may be required. Overnight and weekend shifts, overtime, and continuous operations may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• EMT or paramedic credentials may be required depending on vacancy.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority using the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in the United States (Kentucky) seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will receive calls, verify locations, determine priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Roles require high school diploma or equivalent; CPR, EMT/paramedic credentials, and ongoing training may be required. Overnight and weekend shifts, overtime, and continuous operations may apply.