Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Ops

County Emergency Communications; Evinston (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage medical emergency calls from a central console in Evinston, FL. The role involves gathering patient and incident data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, asking critical questions, and relaying information to responders. CPR and additional coursework may be required; employment terms and exact certifications vary

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.
• Consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage medical emergency calls from a central console in Evinston, FL. The role involves gathering patient and incident data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include confirming locations, asking critical questions, and relaying information to responders. CPR and additional coursework may be required; employment terms and exact certifications vary