Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Impact & Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Richards (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Richards, TX seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent incidents and coordinate EMS resources. You will perform caller intake, verify locations, and assign priority under approved protocols. The role may involve overnight shifts and weekends depending on the schedule.

A high school diploma is required; CPR and EMD certification are common prerequisites, though EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMD certification preferred or required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required.

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 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-review activities.

Skills

Receive calls

Location verification

Priority assessment

Protocol guidance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMD certification preferred/required before appointment

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Richards, TX seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent incidents and coordinate EMS resources. You will perform caller intake, verify locations, and assign priority under approved protocols. The role may involve overnight shifts and weekends depending on the schedule.

A high school diploma is required; CPR and EMD certification are common prerequisites, though EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Background checks apply.