Emergency Medical Dispatcher: 24/7 Dispatch & Care Guidance

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Buffalo, MN seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate dispatches. Duties include following medical dispatch protocols and ensuring accurate information transfer to responders.

Candidates may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification, CPR, and related coursework. Deployment may involve overnight or rotating shifts, with potential overtime per assignment requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• EM Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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 approved medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Buffalo, MN seeks skilled Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate dispatches. Duties include following medical dispatch protocols and ensuring accurate information transfer to responders.

Candidates may need Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification, CPR, and related coursework. Deployment may involve overnight or rotating shifts, with potential overtime per assignment requirements.