Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Certification Support & Shift Premiums

County Emergency Communications; Stringer (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stringer, MS, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves gathering patient data, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include providing instructions, relaying critical information to responders, and maintaining accurate call documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Consult vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certifications.

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 response priority using the medical dispatch 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

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

CPR certification recommended

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stringer, MS, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves gathering patient data, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include providing instructions, relaying critical information to responders, and maintaining accurate call documentation.