Emergency Medical Dispatcher 24/7 Critical Call Triage

County Emergency Communications; Frederick (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Frederick, CO is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to promptly gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves console work, following medical dispatch protocols, and providing approved pre-arrival instructions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification is often required or preferred.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Frederick, CO is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to promptly gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. The role involves console work, following medical dispatch protocols, and providing approved pre-arrival instructions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required.