Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving, 24/7 Ops

County Emergency Communications; Trafalgar (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Trafalgar, IN seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will follow agency-approved protocols, confirm locations, collect patient information, and provide instruction before responders arrive.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and possibly additional coursework. Employment may involve overnight, weekend, and overtime shifts.

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; consult the 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Trafalgar, IN seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate ambulance resources. You will follow agency-approved protocols, confirm locations, collect patient information, and provide instruction before responders arrive.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and possibly additional coursework. Employment may involve overnight, weekend, and overtime shifts.