Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lockhart, TX is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient details, establish priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving critical calls, guiding responders, and applying dispatcher procedures to ensure efficient and safe outcomes. Training and certifications may be required per vacancy terms.

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.
• Certification as Emergency Medical Dispatcher 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

CPR certification (may be required)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lockhart, TX is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient details, establish priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving critical calls, guiding responders, and applying dispatcher procedures to ensure efficient and safe outcomes. Training and certifications may be required per vacancy terms.