Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Grand Junction seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, assess priorities, and coordinate resources. The role emphasizes adherence to approved dispatch protocols and oversight requirements while supporting responders in time-sensitive situations.

Requirements may include CPR certification and sponsored training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Grand Junction seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, assess priorities, and coordinate resources. The role emphasizes adherence to approved dispatch protocols and oversight requirements while supporting responders in time-sensitive situations.

Requirements may include CPR certification and sponsored training; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.