24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; LaMoure (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lamoure, ND seeks emergency medical dispatchers to gather patient and incident data, set response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. Roles may include providing approved instructions and adhering to dispatch protocols.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus dispatcher and CPR certifications as applicable. Some appointments may require EMS credentials; background checks and ongoing education are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal.

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 recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lamoure, ND seeks emergency medical dispatchers to gather patient and incident data, set response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. Roles may include providing approved instructions and adhering to dispatch protocols.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus dispatcher and CPR certifications as applicable. Some appointments may require EMS credentials; background checks and ongoing education are part of the job.