Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Urgent EMS Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Allensville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers for opportunities in Allensville, KY. Responsibilities include handling urgent medical calls, verifying locations, and coordinating response priorities with certified protocols.

The role may involve extended console work, adherence to medical oversight, and ongoing training. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with CPR certification and sponsorship options sometimes available upon appointment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required or sponsored training.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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 equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers for opportunities in Allensville, KY. Responsibilities include handling urgent medical calls, verifying locations, and coordinating response priorities with certified protocols.

The role may involve extended console work, adherence to medical oversight, and ongoing training. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with CPR certification and sponsorship options sometimes available upon appointment.