Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Dispatcher to answer medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS responses. You will work in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts, overnight, weekends, and holidays, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to protocols.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. Training and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent typically required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm caller location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine dispatch priority through the authorized system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Dispatcher to answer medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS responses. You will work in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts, overnight, weekends, and holidays, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to protocols.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. Training and background checks are part of the process.