Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ulysses, KS is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to manage urgent calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS responses. You will operate within approved protocols and support responders with critical information.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, providing guidance per protocols, and documenting each call while maintaining quality standards. A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; specifics vary by vacancy.

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 for this role; 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

County Emergency Communications in Ulysses, KS is seeking an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to manage urgent calls, verify locations, and coordinate EMS responses. You will operate within approved protocols and support responders with critical information.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, providing guidance per protocols, and documenting each call while maintaining quality standards. A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required; specifics vary by vacancy.