Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Blackwater (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blackwater, MO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating resources under dispatch protocols.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma and possible EMD certification; CPR and additional coursework may be required depending on vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification before appointment (not universal).

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blackwater, MO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating resources under dispatch protocols.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma and possible EMD certification; CPR and additional coursework may be required depending on vacancy.