EMS Dispatcher: Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Coward (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Coward, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and coordinate ambulance response under established protocols. The role may require certifications in CPR and EMS dispatch and could involve overnight or weekend shifts according to needs.

You'll work within a structured system to assess patient conditions, assign priorities, and guide responders with protocol-based instructions while ensuring

Qualifications

• A 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 for this role.

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

CPR certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Coward, SC is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and coordinate ambulance response under established protocols. The role may require certifications in CPR and EMS dispatch and could involve overnight or weekend shifts according to needs.

You'll work within a structured system to assess patient conditions, assign priorities, and guide responders with protocol-based instructions while ensuring