Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical Crisis Response

County Emergency Communications; McClellanville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in MC Clellanville, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient data, determine priority, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols and oversight.

Applicants may need an EMS Dispatcher certification and CPR training; some assignments require sponsored training. The role may involve overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts depending on the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Certification as Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in MC Clellanville, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient data, determine priority, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols and oversight.

Applicants may need an EMS Dispatcher certification and CPR training; some assignments require sponsored training. The role may involve overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts depending on the agency.