24/7 EMS Dispatcher: Immediate Medical Response

County Emergency Communications; Wahoo (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wahoo, Nebraska, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources under approved protocols.

The role may require CPR certification, and EMT or paramedic credentials may be needed depending on the vacancy. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may be considered for sponsored training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or sponsor training may be available.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification required or pursued before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patients 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

Communication

Call handling

Medical dispatch knowledge

Protocol adherence

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

EMT/paramedic credentials (not universal)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wahoo, Nebraska, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources under approved protocols.

The role may require CPR certification, and EMT or paramedic credentials may be needed depending on the vacancy. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may be considered for sponsored training.