Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Powersite (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Powersite, MO, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, establish response priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols. Training and certifications may vary by employer and assignment, with CPR and related coursework often required.

The role may involve overnight, weekend, and overtime commitments. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, verifying locations, and relaying critical information to responders, while

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

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

911 Emergency Communications in Powersite, MO, seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, establish response priorities, and coordinate resources using approved protocols. Training and certifications may vary by employer and assignment, with CPR and related coursework often required.

The role may involve overnight, weekend, and overtime commitments. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, verifying locations, and relaying critical information to responders, while