Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Rapid, Life-Saving Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Blythewood, SC, are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient data, prioritize responses, and coordinate emergency resources using approved protocols, with duties potentially including pre-arrival instructions.

Positions may require CPR and an EMD certification; training or sponsorship may be provided. Roles involve extended console work, shift variability including nights, weekends, and overtime, and adherence

Qualifications

• 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 vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Blythewood, SC, are available through Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers gather patient data, prioritize responses, and coordinate emergency resources using approved protocols, with duties potentially including pre-arrival instructions.

Positions may require CPR and an EMD certification; training or sponsorship may be provided. Roles involve extended console work, shift variability including nights, weekends, and overtime, and adherence