Life-Saving Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Boring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for positions in Boring, MD. Responsibilities include handling medical emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources according to established protocols.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with potential mandatory CPR and dispatcher certifications. Training opportunities and overtime may apply depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for positions in Boring, MD. Responsibilities include handling medical emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources according to established protocols.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with potential mandatory CPR and dispatcher certifications. Training opportunities and overtime may apply depending on the assignment.