Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; West Cornwall (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in West Cornwall, CT, offer roles coordinating emergency medical resources and gathering critical incident information. Depending on training and assignment, personnel may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following employer protocols and oversight requirements.

Eligibility typically includes a high school diploma and may require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in West Cornwall, CT, offer roles coordinating emergency medical resources and gathering critical incident information. Depending on training and assignment, personnel may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following employer protocols and oversight requirements.

Eligibility typically includes a high school diploma and may require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR.