Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Saint Simons Island, GA. The role involves taking medical calls, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include collecting patient info, giving protocol-based instructions, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates may need CPR/EMD certification and sponsored training; shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification 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’s condition.
• Determine response priority through authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources where assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Call taking

Emergency dispatch

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Saint Simons Island, GA. The role involves taking medical calls, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include collecting patient info, giving protocol-based instructions, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates may need CPR/EMD certification and sponsored training; shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.