Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Dispatch & Cert Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mason (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Tipton, TN are being advertised for qualified individuals who can effectively gather patient information and coordinate emergency medical resources. The role emphasizes following established protocols, confirming locations, and guiding responders with approved instructions.

Responsibilities include handling calls for illness and injury, prioritizing responses, dispatching ambulance resources, and documenting call activity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for 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 GED

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (where required)

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Tipton, TN are being advertised for qualified individuals who can effectively gather patient information and coordinate emergency medical resources. The role emphasizes following established protocols, confirming locations, and guiding responders with approved instructions.

Responsibilities include handling calls for illness and injury, prioritizing responses, dispatching ambulance resources, and documenting call activity.