Emergency Medical Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Hughes (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hughes, AK seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Role may include overnight shifts and overtime as operations require. Training and certifications impact duties and eligibility; CPR and EMD credentials are valued but not universally required. Join a team dedicated to rapid, accurate dispatch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMD certification preferred.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universal.
• Must be able to follow approved medical dispatch protocols.

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

Call handling

Communication

Data entry

Protocol adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hughes, AK seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Role may include overnight shifts and overtime as operations require. Training and certifications impact duties and eligibility; CPR and EMD credentials are valued but not universally required. Join a team dedicated to rapid, accurate dispatch.