Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Life-Saving Calls

County Emergency Communications; Clio (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Clio, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and guide responders using established protocols. You may provide instructions before responders arrive and help coordinate EMS resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required. EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and vary by vacancy. Benefits and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; check vacancy details.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Clio, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and guide responders using established protocols. You may provide instructions before responders arrive and help coordinate EMS resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required. EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and vary by vacancy. Benefits and overtime may apply.