Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

911 Emergency Communications; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Carbondale, CO. The role centers on receiving medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, prioritizing response, and providing on-scene instructions per current guidelines. Eligible candidates may hold EMD certification and CPR credentials; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; EMT/Paramedic not universal requirements.
• EMD certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through approved medical dispatch system.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Call handling

Multitasking

Communication

Protocol knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher in Carbondale, CO. The role centers on receiving medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, prioritizing response, and providing on-scene instructions per current guidelines. Eligible candidates may hold EMD certification and CPR credentials; high school diploma required.