Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Life-Saving Communications

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cadiz, KY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to gather patient details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. The role may include providing instructions and adhering to dispatch protocols in coordination with responding personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR and EMS certification often required. Overnight and weekend shifts, overtime, and continuous operations may apply depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required; EMS certification may be required before appointment.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Cadiz, KY seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to gather patient details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. The role may include providing instructions and adhering to dispatch protocols in coordination with responding personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR and EMS certification often required. Overnight and weekend shifts, overtime, and continuous operations may apply depending on the assignment.