Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Support

County Emergency Communications; Konawa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Konawa, OK to handle medical emergencies by gathering critical information, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources. Training and on-the-job instruction ensure adherence to medical dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, obtaining essential details, and providing protocol-based instructions while coordinating ambulance assets and documenting calls for quality review.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.”

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 equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Konawa, OK to handle medical emergencies by gathering critical information, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources. Training and on-the-job instruction ensure adherence to medical dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, obtaining essential details, and providing protocol-based instructions while coordinating ambulance assets and documenting calls for quality review.