Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Save Lives Fast

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sandy Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunication Services in Sandy Spring, MD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources. Role emphasizes protocol-based guidance and accurate documentation.

Qualified candidates may be required to possess CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required, with vacancy-specific requirements provided. Training and certification oversight vary by employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm the patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient s condition.
• Determine response priority through the approved 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 equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunication Services in Sandy Spring, MD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources. Role emphasizes protocol-based guidance and accurate documentation.

Qualified candidates may be required to possess CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required, with vacancy-specific requirements provided. Training and certification oversight vary by employer.