Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Critical Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; New Marshfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in New Athens, OH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will verify locations, ask critical questions, and assign response priorities using approved protocols.

This role requires careful communication and adherence to medical dispatch standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; EMS dispatcher certification and CPR may be needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in New Athens, OH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will verify locations, ask critical questions, and assign response priorities using approved protocols.

This role requires careful communication and adherence to medical dispatch standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; EMS dispatcher certification and CPR may be needed.