Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Buxton Township (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Buxton, ND, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations and access details, and dispatching ambulance assets according to protocol. CPR certification is often required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; review the

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 the 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 not universally required

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Buxton, ND, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical responses. You will gather patient and incident details, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming locations and access details, and dispatching ambulance assets according to protocol. CPR certification is often required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; review the