Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 EMS Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Chillicothe, OH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls and protect patients through protocols and efficient resource coordination. Responsibilities include gathering incident details, prioritizing responses, instructing callers when appropriate, and coordinating ambulance resources while maintaining compliance with medical oversight.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and EMT/EMD certification process; CPR may be required; background

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMD certification before appointment requested.
• CPR certification may be required; consult vacancy for exact requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about patient 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

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Chillicothe, OH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls and protect patients through protocols and efficient resource coordination. Responsibilities include gathering incident details, prioritizing responses, instructing callers when appropriate, and coordinating ambulance resources while maintaining compliance with medical oversight.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and EMT/EMD certification process; CPR may be required; background