Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Console & Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Ulman (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ulman, Missouri, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team coordinating urgent medical responses. The role involves receiving and processing emergency calls, confirming critical details, and applying approved medical dispatch protocols to guide responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 recognized equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ulman, Missouri, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a team coordinating urgent medical responses. The role involves receiving and processing emergency calls, confirming critical details, and applying approved medical dispatch protocols to guide responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification often required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.