Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Grayling (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grayling, AK is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing response priorities, and coordinating resources under approved protocols.

Roles may require CPR certification and ongoing training; prior EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required depending on the vacancy. The position may involve overnight shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grayling, AK is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing response priorities, and coordinating resources under approved protocols.

Roles may require CPR certification and ongoing training; prior EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required depending on the vacancy. The position may involve overnight shifts and overtime as needed.