Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 EMS Dispatch & Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Atkins (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Atkins, IA seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our team. You will receive calls, verify locations, gather incident data, and determine response priorities under approved protocols.

Overtime, night and weekend shifts may be required; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements—consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Atkins, IA seeks qualified Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join our team. You will receive calls, verify locations, gather incident data, and determine response priorities under approved protocols.

Overtime, night and weekend shifts may be required; CPR certification and additional coursework may be required. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements—consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.