Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Regent (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Regent, ND to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. Candidates will follow approved dispatch protocols and provide instructions until responders arrive, with shift work including nights and weekends.

Requirements may include a high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification, CPR, and potential access to sponsored training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials vary by vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other 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 qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers in Regent, ND to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate response priorities. Candidates will follow approved dispatch protocols and provide instructions until responders arrive, with shift work including nights and weekends.

Requirements may include a high school diploma and EMS dispatcher certification, CPR, and potential access to sponsored training.