EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jonestown (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jonestown, MS, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, collect vital details, and determine priorities for EMS response. You will operate within approved dispatch protocols and coordinate ambulance resources as needed.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based pre-arrival instructions, relaying information to responders, and documenting call processing while meeting certification requirements and

Qualifications

• A 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jonestown, MS, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, collect vital details, and determine priorities for EMS response. You will operate within approved dispatch protocols and coordinate ambulance resources as needed.

Responsibilities include providing protocol-based pre-arrival instructions, relaying information to responders, and documenting call processing while meeting certification requirements and