Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Sarasota, FL. Responsibilities include taking medical emergency calls, confirming locations, determining priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources using approved protocols.

CPR certification and possible EMT/paramedic credentials may be required, depending on the vacancy. Applicants should be prepared for shift work and compliance with medical oversight and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; some vacancies may sponsor training.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check the specific vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Sarasota, FL. Responsibilities include taking medical emergency calls, confirming locations, determining priorities, and coordinating ambulance resources using approved protocols.

CPR certification and possible EMT/paramedic credentials may be required, depending on the vacancy. Applicants should be prepared for shift work and compliance with medical oversight and confidentiality requirements.