Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 EMS Dispatch Expert

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Saint Francis (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Opportunities in Saint Francis are available for individuals ready to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate rapid response resources. Positions may require night shifts and overtime, with ongoing training and protocol adherence in a high-stakes environment.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may need EMD certification. Some vacancies require CPR or related coursework; details vary by employer and assignment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; EMT/paramedic not universal.
• EMD certification may be required depending on vacancy.
• CPR certification or training 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 dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions as allowed.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in QA activities.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Decision making

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma

EMD certification (not universal)

Tools

EMS Dispatch System

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher Opportunities in Saint Francis are available for individuals ready to handle urgent medical calls and coordinate rapid response resources. Positions may require night shifts and overtime, with ongoing training and protocol adherence in a high-stakes environment.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may need EMD certification. Some vacancies require CPR or related coursework; details vary by employer and assignment.