EMS Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pauls Valley, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather essential details, and determine response priorities using an agency-approved system. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment and employer oversight governs protocols.

The role involves console work, potential overnight shifts, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Certification may be sponsored or required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through approved dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pauls Valley, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather essential details, and determine response priorities using an agency-approved system. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment and employer oversight governs protocols.

The role involves console work, potential overnight shifts, and adherence to medical dispatch protocols.