Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Shift Opportunities

County Emergency Communications; Nordheim (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Nordheim, TX is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires confirming locations, gathering patient information, and following approved dispatch protocols to prioritize responses.

The position may involve overnight, weekend, and rotating schedules with overtime as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about 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

EMT or paramedic credentials

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Nordheim, TX is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. The role requires confirming locations, gathering patient information, and following approved dispatch protocols to prioritize responses.

The position may involve overnight, weekend, and rotating schedules with overtime as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic