EMS Emergency Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Kidron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kidron, Ohio is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support emergency medical response coordination. The role involves gathering incident data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating resources using approved protocols.

Applicants may require CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. The position may include overnight or rotating shifts depending on the agency’s needs and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Consult vacancy for exact certifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm 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 assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kidron, Ohio is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support emergency medical response coordination. The role involves gathering incident data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating resources using approved protocols.

Applicants may require CPR certification; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. The position may include overnight or rotating shifts depending on the agency’s needs and training.