Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical-Care Operations

County Emergency Communications; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wathena, KS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. The role involves following approved protocols, providing instructions, and relaying critical information to responders.

Supervisory oversight and continuing education support are typical components of the employment package. The position may require overtime and shift work to ensure continuous emergency medical communications

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required or essential.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements depending on vacancy.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification (may be required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wathena, KS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. The role involves following approved protocols, providing instructions, and relaying critical information to responders.

Supervisory oversight and continuing education support are typical components of the employment package. The position may require overtime and shift work to ensure continuous emergency medical communications