Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Topsham (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in East Corinth, VT, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical inquiries and coordinate rapid responses. Responsibilities include confirming locations, prioritizing actions, and relaying critical information to responders.

Role may require CPR certification and potential overtime in a continuously operating emergency communications center. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in East Corinth, VT, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical inquiries and coordinate rapid responses. Responsibilities include confirming locations, prioritizing actions, and relaying critical information to responders.

Role may require CPR certification and potential overtime in a continuously operating emergency communications center. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment.