Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks dedicated Emergency Medical Dispatchers for opportunities in New Paris, IN. Dispatcher duties include handling urgent calls, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses according to approved protocols.

Training and agency requirements vary; state EMS guidelines apply, and certifications may be pursued through the vacancy. Work may involve extended console work, shift rotations, and potential overtime to ensure continuous emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 GED

CPR Certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks dedicated Emergency Medical Dispatchers for opportunities in New Paris, IN. Dispatcher duties include handling urgent calls, confirming locations, and prioritizing responses according to approved protocols.

Training and agency requirements vary; state EMS guidelines apply, and certifications may be pursued through the vacancy. Work may involve extended console work, shift rotations, and potential overtime to ensure continuous emergency coverage.