Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Morehead, KY seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in accordance with agency protocols.

Required training varies; a high school diploma is commonly required and CPR certification, plus potential EMD certification. Some positions may require additional coursework; refer to the official vacancy for exact qualifications and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Morehead, KY seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in accordance with agency protocols.

Required training varies; a high school diploma is commonly required and CPR certification, plus potential EMD certification. Some positions may require additional coursework; refer to the official vacancy for exact qualifications and