Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Critical 24/7 Dispatch Pro

County Emergency Communications; Port Gibson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Port Gibson, MS is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to receive calls involving illness, injury, and emergencies. You will confirm locations, collect details, assign response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources following established protocols.

High school diploma or equivalent is required; sponsored training or EMD certification may be required. CPR certification is often needed, while EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be sponsored.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Port Gibson, MS is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to receive calls involving illness, injury, and emergencies. You will confirm locations, collect details, assign response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources following established protocols.

High school diploma or equivalent is required; sponsored training or EMD certification may be required. CPR certification is often needed, while EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required