Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Fast-Paced 24/7 Response

911 Emergency Communications; Chesterfield (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Chesterfield, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate resources, following approved protocols and oversight requirements.

Role expectations include obtaining CPR certification, pursuing EMD certification, and sponsorship for training as needed. Overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with potential overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification or sponsorship training may be required before appointment.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Chesterfield, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate resources, following approved protocols and oversight requirements.

Role expectations include obtaining CPR certification, pursuing EMD certification, and sponsorship for training as needed. Overnight, weekend, and rotating shifts with potential overtime may apply.