EMS Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Medical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Aumsville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Aumsville, OR, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a vital public-safety team. You will gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in accordance with protocols.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, CPR certification, and may have EMS dispatch credentials. Training and certification paths vary by agency and assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMT or paramedic credentials not universal.
• CPR certification commonly required and may be sponsored.
• Ability to follow EMS dispatch protocols and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Relay information to responding personnel and document processing.

Skills

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Aumsville, OR, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a vital public-safety team. You will gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in accordance with protocols.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, CPR certification, and may have EMS dispatch credentials. Training and certification paths vary by agency and assignment.