Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Otter Lake (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Otter Lake, MI seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to receive calls, verify locations, and assign priority using approved protocols. The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, and required overtime.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; CPR certification is often required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. Training may be sponsored by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in assignment.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

EMT or paramedic credentials not always required

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Otter Lake, MI seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to receive calls, verify locations, and assign priority using approved protocols. The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, and required overtime.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; CPR certification is often required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal. Training may be sponsored by the employer.