Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Dispatch & Cert Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Manhattan are available for individuals who will handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include coordinating ambulance resources and providing protocol-based instructions, while maintaining patient confidentiality and documentation duties. Training and certification paths 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; check vacancy for exact qualifications and accepted 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Manhattan are available for individuals who will handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and determine response priorities using approved dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include coordinating ambulance resources and providing protocol-based instructions, while maintaining patient confidentiality and documentation duties. Training and certification paths vary by vacancy.