Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lamar, MO, is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent 911 calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS response. The role requires following established medical dispatch protocols and providing life‑saving instructions when needed.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need EMD certification and CPR training. The job involves shift work, overtime, and working with emergency responders to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate clear communication and listening skills in high‑stress calls.
• Ability to follow established EMS dispatch protocols precisely.
• Attention to detail during data collection and call documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority using the dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources as assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.

Skills

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lamar, MO, is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent 911 calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS response. The role requires following established medical dispatch protocols and providing life‑saving instructions when needed.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need EMD certification and CPR training. The job involves shift work, overtime, and working with emergency responders to ensure patient safety.