Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sprague (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sprague, NE is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather incident details, prioritize responses, and coordinate emergency resources. Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions and relaying information to responders.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy. Employment may involve overnight and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

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

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 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 recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Sprague, NE is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather incident details, prioritize responses, and coordinate emergency resources. Responsibilities include providing protocol-based instructions and relaying information to responders.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials may be required depending on the vacancy. Employment may involve overnight and weekend shifts as needed.