Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Support

911 Emergency Communications; Kim (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee‑assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kim, CO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols. The role may require overnight shifts and overtime as needed.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; CPR and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• 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

Skills

Receiving calls

Patient data gathering

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kim, CO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols. The role may require overnight shifts and overtime as needed.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; CPR and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required and depend on the vacancy.