Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Critical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Elko (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Elko, SC, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, obtain accurate locations, and coordinate ambulance resources according to approved protocols. The role emphasizes protocol-based guidance and real-time response coordination within a structured dispatch system.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and additional coursework may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMT/paramedic credentials not universal requirements; check 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Elko, SC, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, obtain accurate locations, and coordinate ambulance resources according to approved protocols. The role emphasizes protocol-based guidance and real-time response coordination within a structured dispatch system.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR and additional coursework may be required.