EMS Dispatcher: High-Impact Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Parrott (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Parrott, GA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using an agency-approved system.

You may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and work with overnight or rotating shifts as needed. This role requires a high school diploma and EMS certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about patient condition
• Determine response priority through authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Parrott, GA is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using an agency-approved system.

You may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and work with overnight or rotating shifts as needed. This role requires a high school diploma and EMS certifications as applicable.