Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced 24/7 Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Foxworth (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Foxworth, MS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers. The role uses an agency-approved system to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources.

Dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols. Certification requirements vary by vacancy and overtime shifts are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required or commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials not universally 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

911 Emergency Communications in Foxworth, MS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers. The role uses an agency-approved system to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources.

Dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols. Certification requirements vary by vacancy and overtime shifts are common.