EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Waddy (KY); 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Waddy, KY are available with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers help coordinate emergency medical resources, gather patient and incident details, and establish response priorities.

Depending on training and assignment, they may provide approved instructions prior to responders arriving. Role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some agencies sponsor training or require EMT/paramedic certification before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required. Additional coursework may be needed. Certifications are agency-specific.

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 Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Waddy, KY are available with Emergency Telecommunicator Services. Dispatchers help coordinate emergency medical resources, gather patient and incident details, and establish response priorities.

Depending on training and assignment, they may provide approved instructions prior to responders arriving. Role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime.