Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Critical-Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Paris (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for opportunities in Paris, OH. Dispatchers gather incident details, determine response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using an agency-approved system. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; CPR and additional training may be needed.

Some roles may require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification. Work may include overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts with overtime; candidates must meet background

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 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

Skills

Communication skills

Call handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for opportunities in Paris, OH. Dispatchers gather incident details, determine response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using an agency-approved system. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; CPR and additional training may be needed.

Some roles may require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification. Work may include overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts with overtime; candidates must meet background