24/7 Emergency Medical Dispatcher & Resource Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Menifee, AR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather incident details, assign response priorities, and support coordination of emergency resources. The role involves following medical dispatch protocols and may include CPR instructions as needed.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; CPR and additional coursework may be required. Employment may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime per agency needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Menifee, AR seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather incident details, assign response priorities, and support coordination of emergency resources. The role involves following medical dispatch protocols and may include CPR instructions as needed.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; CPR and additional coursework may be required. Employment may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime per agency needs.