Emergency Medical Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Montana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Montana seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle calls, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using the dispatch system.

The role involves extended console work, headset use, and data entry, with potential overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.

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 for this role; consult the vacancy for the 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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Opportunities in Wild Horse

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring EMS provider or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Emergency medical communications may operate continuously. Employees may be assigned overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and required overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

  Experience and Education Requirements

  A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification 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.

  General Conditions of Employment

  • Meet the employer’s age and employment eligibility requirements
  • Complete required background screening and employment assessments
  • Pass additional evaluations when specified by the hiring agency
  • Obtain and maintain required medical dispatch and CPR certifications
  • Follow approved protocols, medical oversight, and quality‑assurance procedures
  • Protect confidential patient and incident information

  Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  This role generally involves extended console work, headset use, and simultaneous listening and data entry. Calls may concern serious illness, childbirth, injury, or death. Essential functions and accommodation procedures are established by the employer.

  Benefits

  Eligible employees may receive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee‑assistance services, and continuing education. Certification support, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the organization and appointment terms.