24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Preemption (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Preemption, IL. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance dispatch using an agency-approved system.

Training and certifications may be sponsored; CPR certification is often required. The job entails shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher required or sponsor-able.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Preemption, IL. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance dispatch using an agency-approved system.

Training and certifications may be sponsored; CPR certification is often required. The job entails shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime as needed.