Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Big Springs (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Big Springs, NE is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to obtain essential caller information, assess illness or injury, and prioritize EMS responses. You will follow approved protocols to coordinate ambulances and provide instructions as needed.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with CPR certification possibly required; training sponsorships may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Call handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Big Springs, NE is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to obtain essential caller information, assess illness or injury, and prioritize EMS responses. You will follow approved protocols to coordinate ambulances and provide instructions as needed.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with CPR certification possibly required; training sponsorships may be available.