24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher (Freeport)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Freeport, IL. The role involves receiving calls, verifying locations, and determining priority using approved dispatch protocols. Responsibilities include coordinating ambulance resources and relaying critical information to responders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMS dispatcher certification is preferred. Training and certification details vary by hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMS dispatcher certification preferred.
• CPR certification may be required; exact qualifications vary by employer.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Freeport, IL. The role involves receiving calls, verifying locations, and determining priority using approved dispatch protocols. Responsibilities include coordinating ambulance resources and relaying critical information to responders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMS dispatcher certification is preferred. Training and certification details vary by hiring agency.