EMS Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Life-Saving Role

County Emergency Communications; Saxtons River (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saxtons River, VT is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, and providing protocol-based instructions while adhering to agency procedures. Requirements may include CPR and focused certification; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

Qualifications

• A 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 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

County Emergency Communications in Saxtons River, VT is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations, and providing protocol-based instructions while adhering to agency procedures. Requirements may include CPR and focused certification; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.