Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Nuiqsut (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Nuiqsut, AK is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Role may include providing instructions before responders arrive, maintaining medical oversight, and documenting call processing. Shift schedules include nights, weekends, and overtime in a 24/7 dispatch center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Nuiqsut, AK is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Role may include providing instructions before responders arrive, maintaining medical oversight, and documenting call processing. Shift schedules include nights, weekends, and overtime in a 24/7 dispatch center.