Urgent EMS Dispatcher – Emergency Medical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Scottsboro, AL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, you gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate resources.

The role may require CPR certification and EMS dispatcher credentials; shifts can include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training and qualification details vary by agency; consult the vacancy for specifics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm patient 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 responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Scottsboro, AL seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. Using an agency-approved system, you gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate resources.

The role may require CPR certification and EMS dispatcher credentials; shifts can include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training and qualification details vary by agency; consult the vacancy for specifics.