Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced 911 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Adams Run (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Adams Run, SC seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to manage urgent medical calls, gather patient information, and set response priorities. The role supports coordination of emergency resources and follows approved dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions, relaying scene details, and documenting calls while working within shift-based schedules.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be 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.

Skills

Emergency call handling

Prioritization

Communication under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Adams Run, SC seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to manage urgent medical calls, gather patient information, and set response priorities. The role supports coordination of emergency resources and follows approved dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions, relaying scene details, and documenting calls while working within shift-based schedules.