Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced 24/7 Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Symsonia (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Symsonia, KY seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance by gathering patient data, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources.

Depending on training and certification, dispatchers may provide pre-arrival instructions and work extended shifts in a continuous operations environment, with overtime and rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Symsonia, KY seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance by gathering patient data, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources.

Depending on training and certification, dispatchers may provide pre-arrival instructions and work extended shifts in a continuous operations environment, with overtime and rotating schedules.