EMS Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Life-Saving Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Latty Township (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; 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 Latty, OH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Latty, OH is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime.