Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Yoder (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Yoder, WY seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and prioritize responses using approved protocols. The role may include overnight shifts and overtime based on agency needs.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR; EMT credentials are not universal requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required; consult vacancy.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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 medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in 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

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Yoder, WY seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location and details, and prioritize responses using approved protocols. The role may include overnight shifts and overtime based on agency needs.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may require Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification and CPR; EMT credentials are not universal requirements.