Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Fast-Paced & Impactful

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Indiana seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent calls, verify locations, and determine priorities using approved protocols.

You will receive calls relating to illness, injury, and emergencies, coordinate resources, and relay critical information to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and EMS dispatch certification; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification or eligibility requirements vary by vacancy.

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 Indiana seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent calls, verify locations, and determine priorities using approved protocols.

You will receive calls relating to illness, injury, and emergencies, coordinate resources, and relay critical information to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and EMS dispatch certification; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.