Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Denmark (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS responses from a Danish.According to the vacancy details, duties include gathering patient information, prioritizing responses, and providing protocol-based instructions until responders arrive.

Requirements commonly include a high school diploma; CPR certification and sponsored training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required or pursued.
• Sponsored training or Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; check 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

CPR certification

EMT/paramedic credentials not universally required

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate EMS responses from a Danish.According to the vacancy details, duties include gathering patient information, prioritizing responses, and providing protocol-based instructions until responders arrive.

Requirements commonly include a high school diploma; CPR certification and sponsored training may be required.