Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Console & Dispatch Expert

County Emergency Communications; Tombstone (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for Tombstone, AZ. The dispatcher handles urgent medical calls, gathers patient and incident details, and coordinates ambulance resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include determining priorities by approved protocols, relaying information to responders, and documenting call processing for quality assurance. A high school diploma and dispatcher certification are typically required, with CPR certification

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document urgent medical calls, confirm location and details.
• Determine response priority using the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Coordinate ambulance resources and provide protocol-based instructions.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding teams.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for Tombstone, AZ. The dispatcher handles urgent medical calls, gathers patient and incident details, and coordinates ambulance resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include determining priorities by approved protocols, relaying information to responders, and documenting call processing for quality assurance. A high school diploma and dispatcher certification are typically required, with CPR certification