EMS Dispatcher — Life-Saving Calls & 24/7 Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Oakfield (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oakfield, GA, is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical requests. You will gather patient and incident details, determine priorities, and coordinate response resources in accordance with approved protocols.

Role duties include requesting information, providing instructions, and coordinating responders. A high school diploma is typically required, with CPR/EMS certifications or training as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and/or related coursework may be required or preferred.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; verify the vacancy terms.

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 the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oakfield, GA, is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical requests. You will gather patient and incident details, determine priorities, and coordinate response resources in accordance with approved protocols.

Role duties include requesting information, providing instructions, and coordinating responders. A high school diploma is typically required, with CPR/EMS certifications or training as applicable.