Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Life-Saving Role

911 Emergency Communications; Sandyville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education assistance

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sandyville, OH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating resources under approved protocols.

Applicants may require EMT or paramedic credentials and CPR certification; hiring agencies determine exact qualifications and training pathways. The work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime based on agency needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sandyville, OH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. The role involves gathering patient and incident details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating resources under approved protocols.

Applicants may require EMT or paramedic credentials and CPR certification; hiring agencies determine exact qualifications and training pathways. The work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime based on agency needs.