Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Impact & Certification

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Graettinger (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Graettinger, IA. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, gathering critical information, and coordinating EMS response according to established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may need EMS dispatcher certification and CPR training. Schedule may include overnight and weekend shifts with overtime. Training may be sponsored depending on the employer’s requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Graettinger, IA. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, gathering critical information, and coordinating EMS response according to established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may need EMS dispatcher certification and CPR training. Schedule may include overnight and weekend shifts with overtime. Training may be sponsored depending on the employer’s requirements.