Critical EMS Dispatcher: Urgent Medical Calls

County Emergency Communications; Marble (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Marble, MN seeksEmergency Medical Dispatchers to field urgent medical requests, gather details, set priorities, and coordinate resources. You may provide approved instructions and work within established protocols and oversight.

The role emphasizes continuous operations, potential overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with qualifications including a high school diploma and CPR; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required, and sponsored training

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; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Marble, MN seeksEmergency Medical Dispatchers to field urgent medical requests, gather details, set priorities, and coordinate resources. You may provide approved instructions and work within established protocols and oversight.

The role emphasizes continuous operations, potential overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, with qualifications including a high school diploma and CPR; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required, and sponsored training