Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Life-Saving Calls

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gladwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Gladwin, MI. Positions involve handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and access details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating ambulance resources under approved dispatch protocols.

Qualifications commonly include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and may require additional coursework. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; concrete vacancy qualifications vary by agency.

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 vacancy for exact qualifications.

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 established 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 Gladwin, MI. Positions involve handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and access details, prioritizing responses, and coordinating ambulance resources under approved dispatch protocols.

Qualifications commonly include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and may require additional coursework. EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required; concrete vacancy qualifications vary by agency.