Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response Center

County Emergency Communications; Exeter (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls from Exeter, NE. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include obtaining location details, asking qualifying questions, guiding responders, and documenting calls for quality review. Training and certifications such as CPR and EMD may be required by the vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment may be required.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical assistance calls from Exeter, NE. The role involves gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating emergency resources according to approved protocols.

Responsibilities include obtaining location details, asking qualifying questions, guiding responders, and documenting calls for quality review. Training and certifications such as CPR and EMD may be required by the vacancy.