EMS Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Yemassee (SC); 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 in Yemassee, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, gather incident details, verify locations, and coordinate response priorities. This role involves protocol-based instructions and coordination with responders, with potential overtime and varied shifts.

Requirements may include a high school diploma or equivalent and EMS dispatcher certification.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

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 in Yemassee, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, gather incident details, verify locations, and coordinate response priorities. This role involves protocol-based instructions and coordination with responders, with potential overtime and varied shifts.

Requirements may include a high school diploma or equivalent and EMS dispatcher certification.