Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 Dispatch & Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Belmont (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Belmont, MI, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical requests, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. Training and certification requirements may vary by vacancy, with sponsor training or EMT/paramedic credentials sometimes requested.

Employees may work overnight or rotating schedules as part of continuous emergency communications operations; compensation and precise qualifications depend on the employing agency and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required or sponsored training may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Belmont, MI, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical requests, confirm locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. Training and certification requirements may vary by vacancy, with sponsor training or EMT/paramedic credentials sometimes requested.

Employees may work overnight or rotating schedules as part of continuous emergency communications operations; compensation and precise qualifications depend on the employing agency and