24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Life-Saving Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; McClusky (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; 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 Mcclusky, ND seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

The role requires extended console work with headset use and data entry; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with CPR certification often required and sponsored training available.

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.

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.

Skills

Call handling

Data entry

Protocol adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mcclusky, ND seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols.

The role requires extended console work with headset use and data entry; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with CPR certification often required and sponsored training available.