Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Life-Saving Calls & Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Colbert (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Colbert, GA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle calls and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves gathering patient and incident data, establishing response priorities, and following protocols to provide instructions before responders arrive.

Applicants should typically have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and may need additional coursework; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training may be sponsored by the employer.

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 recognized equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Colbert, GA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle calls and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves gathering patient and incident data, establishing response priorities, and following protocols to provide instructions before responders arrive.

Applicants should typically have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and may need additional coursework; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training may be sponsored by the employer.