Emergency Medical Dispatcher – 24/7 EMS Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Sassafras (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sassafras, KY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our 24/7 operations. You will collect caller information, determine priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT credentials are not universally required. The role involves extended console work, overnight shifts, weekends, and routine overtime with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sassafras, KY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our 24/7 operations. You will collect caller information, determine priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT credentials are not universally required. The role involves extended console work, overnight shifts, weekends, and routine overtime with comprehensive benefits.