Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Fast-Paced, Protocol-Driven

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rush Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee‑assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in MC Dermott, OH, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient details, and determine response priorities. Duties include providing protocol-based instructions, coordinating ambulance resources, and documenting calls; certifications like CPR are often required, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

CPR certification

EMT or paramedic credentials not universal requirements

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in MC Dermott, OH, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient details, and determine response priorities. Duties include providing protocol-based instructions, coordinating ambulance resources, and documenting calls; certifications like CPR are often required, and EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in a