Emergency Medical Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Endicott (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Endicott help coordinate urgent medical responses. Dispatchers gather patient information, establish priorities, and support EMS resources using approved protocols.

Roles may include providing instructions before responders arrive and may require CPR/EMD certifications. Training and overtime are common, with shift work and overnight schedules typical in this critical field.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements for this role; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority using the authorized medical dispatch system and 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

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Endicott help coordinate urgent medical responses. Dispatchers gather patient information, establish priorities, and support EMS resources using approved protocols.

Roles may include providing instructions before responders arrive and may require CPR/EMD certifications. Training and overtime are common, with shift work and overnight schedules typical in this critical field.