Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Dispatch

911 Emergency Communications; Waldo (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Waldo, AR, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and coordinate emergency responses. You will follow approved medical dispatch protocols and provide instructions under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy's terms.

Qualifications

• 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 recognized equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Waldo, AR, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations and contact details, and coordinate emergency responses. You will follow approved medical dispatch protocols and provide instructions under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy's terms.