Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Lincoln City (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lincoln City, IN seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and details, and triage priorities using approved protocols. You may provide instructions prior to responder arrival and coordinate ambulance resources according to the assignment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need EMD certification and CPR training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification or sponsored training may be required.
• CPR certification or related coursework may be required; verify vacancy details.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lincoln City, IN seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and details, and triage priorities using approved protocols. You may provide instructions prior to responder arrival and coordinate ambulance resources according to the assignment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need EMD certification and CPR training.