Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher - 24/7 Shifts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Smithfield (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Smithfield, KY. The role involves receiving calls, verifying locations, and coordinating emergency medical responses using approved protocols.

The position may require CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Candidates should be prepared for various shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or recognized.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Smithfield, KY. The role involves receiving calls, verifying locations, and coordinating emergency medical responses using approved protocols.

The position may require CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Candidates should be prepared for various shifts and overtime as needed.