Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Care & Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Antonito (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Antonito, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather essential patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, verifying location, and following approved protocols. This role may require shift work, overtime, and continuing education; CPR and EMS certifications may be required depending on vacancy.

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 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Antonito, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather essential patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, verifying location, and following approved protocols. This role may require shift work, overtime, and continuing education; CPR and EMS certifications may be required depending on vacancy.