Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Life-Saving Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Port Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Port Jefferson, OH seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, confirm locations, gather incident details, and determine response priorities using approved protocols.

You may provide protocol-based instructions before responders arrive, relay information to crews, dispatch resources, and participate in quality-review activities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework 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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Port Jefferson, OH seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will receive calls, confirm locations, gather incident details, and determine response priorities using approved protocols.

You may provide protocol-based instructions before responders arrive, relay information to crews, dispatch resources, and participate in quality-review activities.