Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Tennyson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tennyson, TX is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities to join a team responsible for early assessment, priority setting, and coordination of emergency medical resources. Dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive and must follow medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with EMS dispatcher certification and CPR certification often

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMS dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tennyson, TX is offering Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities to join a team responsible for early assessment, priority setting, and coordination of emergency medical resources. Dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive and must follow medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with EMS dispatcher certification and CPR certification often