Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Care Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Elk City (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Elk City, Idaho is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. The role involves receiving calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources according to established dispatch protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification. Training and certifications, including CPR, may be required depending on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• EMD certification may be required depending on 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 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Elk City, Idaho is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to support urgent medical responses. The role involves receiving calls, confirming locations, and coordinating ambulance resources according to established dispatch protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification. Training and certifications, including CPR, may be required depending on the vacancy.