Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Console Operator

County Emergency Communications; Wiley (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wiley, CO seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role involves following approved medical dispatch protocols and providing protocol-based instructions until responders arrive.

Applicants may require CPR certification and sponsor training; exact qualifications vary by vacancy.

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 equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wiley, CO seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations and access details, and coordinate ambulance resources. The role involves following approved medical dispatch protocols and providing protocol-based instructions until responders arrive.

Applicants may require CPR certification and sponsor training; exact qualifications vary by vacancy.