Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; La Salle (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in La Salle, MN is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses from a consolidated communications center. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and guiding responders using approved medical dispatch protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR and EMD certification often required. Training may be sponsored by the employer, and long shifts with overtime are possible.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• Sponsored training or agency requirements may apply.

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 (EMD)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in La Salle, MN is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to coordinate urgent medical responses from a consolidated communications center. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and guiding responders using approved medical dispatch protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR and EMD certification often required. Training may be sponsored by the employer, and long shifts with overtime are possible.