Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Life-Saving Console Role

911 Emergency Communications; Portis (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Portis, Kansas is hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and assist the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and document call processing. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• Consult vacancy for 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

911 Emergency Communications in Portis, Kansas is hiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers. Dispatchers gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and assist the coordination of emergency medical resources.

Depending on training and assignment, you may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, follow medical dispatch protocols, and document call processing. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required.