Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Gardnerville, NV seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, coordinate priorities, and assist responders. Duties include protocol-based guidance and emergency resource coordination while maintaining patient confidentiality and data integrity.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, possible CPR certification, and may require EMD certification. Training and overtime are common in this role.

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 for exact qualifications.

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

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Gardnerville, NV seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to manage urgent medical calls, confirm locations, coordinate priorities, and assist responders. Duties include protocol-based guidance and emergency resource coordination while maintaining patient confidentiality and data integrity.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, possible CPR certification, and may require EMD certification. Training and overtime are common in this role.