Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Niobrara (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Niobrara is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using agency-approved protocols.

Role may require CPR/EMD certification, training, and potential overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. The position involves console work and may include overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

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

EMD certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Niobrara is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources using agency-approved protocols.

Role may require CPR/EMD certification, training, and potential overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. The position involves console work and may include overnight and weekend shifts.