Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lane, KS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources.

Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide protocol-based instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification 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 medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lane, KS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish priorities, and coordinate emergency resources.

Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide protocol-based instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, rotating schedules, and overtime as needed.