Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Rindge (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rindge, NH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our team. You will handle medical emergency calls, gather location data, and prioritize responses according to approved protocols.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; verify vacancy details.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rindge, NH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our team. You will handle medical emergency calls, gather location data, and prioritize responses according to approved protocols.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and overtime.