EMS Dispatcher: Fast-Paced, Life-Saving Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Paulding, MS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. Training and adherence to medical dispatch protocols are essential.

Overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required. Applicants may need CPR and EMS dispatcher certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required, and sponsor training may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Current Emergency Medical Dispatcher 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

County Emergency Communications in Paulding, MS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources. Training and adherence to medical dispatch protocols are essential.

Overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required. Applicants may need CPR and EMS dispatcher certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required, and sponsor training may be available.