Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Certification Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Aberdeen (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Aberdeen, MS seeks motivated Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle critical medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will confirm locations, collect patient data, and apply protocol-based instructions under supervisor oversight.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, and EMS-related certifications (Emergency Medical Dispatcher, CPR) per vacancy. Training opportunities and ongoing education are available, with shift work including nights

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment 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 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Aberdeen, MS seeks motivated Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle critical medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will confirm locations, collect patient data, and apply protocol-based instructions under supervisor oversight.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, and EMS-related certifications (Emergency Medical Dispatcher, CPR) per vacancy. Training opportunities and ongoing education are available, with shift work including nights