Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Call Center

County Emergency Communications; Skull Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Skull Valley, AZ. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Applicants may need CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and appointment terms vary by agency and vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, per listing.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal.
• Certification may be required before appointment depending on vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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 is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Skull Valley, AZ. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Applicants may need CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required. Training and appointment terms vary by agency and vacancy.