EMS Emergency Dispatcher — Rapid Response & Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Davisboro (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Georgia is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a 24/7 operations center in Davisboro. You will receive medical emergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate initial responses under established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma and may require EMD certification, CPR, and additional coursework. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; refer to the vacancy for exact qualifications and certification providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

EMD certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Georgia is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a 24/7 operations center in Davisboro. You will receive medical emergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate initial responses under established protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma and may require EMD certification, CPR, and additional coursework. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; refer to the vacancy for exact qualifications and certification providers.