24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Critical Call & Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Kissee Mills (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 Kissee Mills, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols. You will gather patient information, set response priorities, and support responders in fast-paced environments.

Applicants may need CPR certification and related coursework; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification support are available as part of the role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kissee Mills, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols. You will gather patient information, set response priorities, and support responders in fast-paced environments.

Applicants may need CPR certification and related coursework; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and certification support are available as part of the role.