EMS Dispatcher: Life-Saving Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Georgia; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Georgia is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. Dispatchers gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and follow agency-approved protocols to guide responders.

Depending on training and assignment, certification requirements vary; the vacancy will specify exact qualifications. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of a continuous

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 and accepted certification providers.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Georgia is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls and coordinate response resources. Dispatchers gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and follow agency-approved protocols to guide responders.

Depending on training and assignment, certification requirements vary; the vacancy will specify exact qualifications. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of a continuous