Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hogansville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hogansville, GA seeks an emergency medical dispatcher to handle calls involving illness, injuries, and emergencies. You will verify locations, obtain critical details, and assign ambulance resources according to established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and some postings sponsor training. Overtime, overnight shifts, and rotating schedules are common in this 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or sponsored training may be offered.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

CPR certification (may be required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hogansville, GA seeks an emergency medical dispatcher to handle calls involving illness, injuries, and emergencies. You will verify locations, obtain critical details, and assign ambulance resources according to established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and some postings sponsor training. Overtime, overnight shifts, and rotating schedules are common in this 24/7 operation.