24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Fast-Paced Life-Saving Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New Effington (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Shift premiums

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for positions in New Effington, SD. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, and EMT/dispatcher certification or CPR training may be required depending on the vacancy. Overnight shifts and overtime are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly accepted.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and related coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for positions in New Effington, SD. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, and EMT/dispatcher certification or CPR training may be required depending on the vacancy. Overnight shifts and overtime are possible.