Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; North Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Towner, North Dakota, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location and incident details, and coordinate EMS resources in line with established protocols.

Typical requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification and dispatcher certification as applicable. Some vacancies may require additional training, and overnight shifts or overtime may occur to support continuous EMS operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• 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 Towner, North Dakota, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, gather location and incident details, and coordinate EMS resources in line with established protocols.

Typical requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR certification and dispatcher certification as applicable. Some vacancies may require additional training, and overnight shifts or overtime may occur to support continuous EMS operations.