Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lignite (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Lignite, ND. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating response priorities using an approved dispatch system.

Pay ranges are stated per year and roles may include overnight or weekend schedules. Training, certifications, and state requirements vary by employer, and overtime may be required. This position emphasizes protocol adherence and patient information accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; emergency dispatcher certification may be required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.
• Employer may require sponsored training and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient 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.

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Lignite, ND. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations, and coordinating response priorities using an approved dispatch system.

Pay ranges are stated per year and roles may include overnight or weekend schedules. Training, certifications, and state requirements vary by employer, and overtime may be required. This position emphasizes protocol adherence and patient information accuracy.