Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carlisle, IA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location, dispatch ambulances, and coordinate responders according to established protocols.

A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR certification may be needed. Training sponsorship and agency-specific credentials vary by assignment, with shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and overtime.

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; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carlisle, IA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify location, dispatch ambulances, and coordinate responders according to established protocols.

A high school diploma is commonly required; CPR certification may be needed. Training sponsorship and agency-specific credentials vary by assignment, with shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and overtime.