Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Fast-Paced Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Sacramento (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sacramento, KY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will collect patient and incident details, assign response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide instructions before responders arrive and participate in quality-review processes within a continuous-employment setting. Typically on-site with varied shifts and overtime considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Ability to communicate clearly under pressure and gather accurate information.
• Proficiency with dispatch software and incident documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number and access details for responders.
• Determine response priority using dispatch protocols and coordinate resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sacramento, KY is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will collect patient and incident details, assign response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide instructions before responders arrive and participate in quality-review processes within a continuous-employment setting. Typically on-site with varied shifts and overtime considerations.