Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops with Certification Support

911 Emergency Communications; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Irmo, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for 24/7 operations. You will receive calls, confirm locations, gather incident details, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. CPR and EMD certification may be required, with training provided as needed. Overtime and night shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy.

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 (EMD) certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Irmo, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for 24/7 operations. You will receive calls, confirm locations, gather incident details, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. CPR and EMD certification may be required, with training provided as needed. Overtime and night shifts are possible.