Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced EMS Support

County Emergency Communications; Slater-Marietta (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Slater, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle critical calls and coordinate EMS resources on scene. You will verify locations, assign priorities, and guide responders through protocol-based instructions to ensure rapid, accurate assistance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMT Dispatch certification, and CPR certification; sponsorship may be available. Overtime, night shifts, and weekend duties are common in this role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants may be considered for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification.
• 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

Communication skills

Active listening

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Tools

Emergency Dispatch System

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Slater, SC seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle critical calls and coordinate EMS resources on scene. You will verify locations, assign priorities, and guide responders through protocol-based instructions to ensure rapid, accurate assistance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, EMT Dispatch certification, and CPR certification; sponsorship may be available. Overtime, night shifts, and weekend duties are common in this role.