Life-Saving EMS Dispatcher: Urgent Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Bradner (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bradner, OH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team providing critical call-taking and coordination. You will gather patient information, confirm locations, and apply approved protocols to determine response priorities and dispatch resources.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and may hold EMT or paramedic credentials. Training programs and certification requirements vary by appointment; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements and depend on appointment.

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.

Skills

Call handling

Prioritization

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bradner, OH seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team providing critical call-taking and coordination. You will gather patient information, confirm locations, and apply approved protocols to determine response priorities and dispatch resources.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and may hold EMT or paramedic credentials. Training programs and certification requirements vary by appointment; overtime may be required.