Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving 24/7 Calls

County Emergency Communications; Pine Lake (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pine Lake, GA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. The role focuses on gathering critical information, applying protocols, and guiding responders to priority actions.

Qualifications center on a high school diploma, CPR certification, and adherence to dispatch protocols. The position may require flexible schedules to support continuous emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal; verify 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pine Lake, GA seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. The role focuses on gathering critical information, applying protocols, and guiding responders to priority actions.

Qualifications center on a high school diploma, CPR certification, and adherence to dispatch protocols. The position may require flexible schedules to support continuous emergency coverage.