Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Garita (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Garita, NM seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient data, set response priorities, and support coordination of EMS resources. Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check vacancy.

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 authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in assignment.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Garita, NM seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather patient data, set response priorities, and support coordination of EMS resources. Depending on training, certification, and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.