Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Foley (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Foley, MN is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and assist in coordinating emergency resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, and providing protocol-based instructions. Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required; EMS dispatcher certification training may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMD certification/training may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Foley, MN is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and assist in coordinating emergency resources.

Responsibilities include receiving calls, confirming location, and providing protocol-based instructions. Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required; EMS dispatcher certification training may