Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Dispatch & Certification Support

911 Emergency Communications; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Oglethorpe, GA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate EMS resources with protocol-based guidance. The role may involve overnight or rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMD and CPR certifications may be needed before appointment. Training may be sponsored by the employer depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Oglethorpe, GA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate EMS resources with protocol-based guidance. The role may involve overnight or rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMD and CPR certifications may be needed before appointment. Training may be sponsored by the employer depending on the vacancy.