24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Life-Saving Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Qulin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Missouri is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls. Responsibilities include gathering patient details, confirming locations, prioritizing responses, and coordinating ambulance resources in line with protocol.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible sponsored training or EM Dispatcher certification and CPR certification. The role may involve overnight shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Sponsored training or current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Missouri is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls. Responsibilities include gathering patient details, confirming locations, prioritizing responses, and coordinating ambulance resources in line with protocol.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible sponsored training or EM Dispatcher certification and CPR certification. The role may involve overnight shifts and overtime as required.