24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Andover Township (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 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 Andover, SD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient and incident data, set response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. Duties may include giving approved pre-arrival instructions and documenting calls; a high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification are commonly required, with CPR certification often expected.

The role is 24/7, with extended console work and shifts that may include nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMS dispatcher certification often required before appointment.
• CPR certification 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

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Andover, SD seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient and incident data, set response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. Duties may include giving approved pre-arrival instructions and documenting calls; a high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification are commonly required, with CPR certification often expected.

The role is 24/7, with extended console work and shifts that may include nights, weekends,