24/7 EMS Dispatcher | Life-Saving Call Center Expert

County Emergency Communications; Camden Point (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Camden Point, MO seeks an Emergency Dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls, verify locations and call-back details, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role emphasizes accurate information gathering, compliant protocol usage, and timely dispatch decisions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need CPR certification. Training is provided; deployment may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed within continuous EMS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

Emergency dispatch

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Camden Point, MO seeks an Emergency Dispatcher to handle medical emergency calls, verify locations and call-back details, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role emphasizes accurate information gathering, compliant protocol usage, and timely dispatch decisions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need CPR certification. Training is provided; deployment may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed within continuous EMS