Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Life Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Dover (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dover, GA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide pre-arrival instructions. The position may require overnight shifts and overtime in a continuous, high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• EMD certification preferred; sponsor training possible.
• CPR certification may be required.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dover, GA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing response priorities, and coordinating EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide pre-arrival instructions. The position may require overnight shifts and overtime in a continuous, high-demand environment.