Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marlin (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 in Marlin, WA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather incident details, assess priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and, where required, EMS dispatcher certification. Training and background checks are part of the appointment, with shift work including nights and overtime common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials not universal.
• EMS dispatcher certification may be required depending on vacancy.

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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMS dispatcher certification (if required)

CPR certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Marlin, WA, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls. You will gather incident details, assess priorities, and coordinate EMS resources according to approved protocols.

Qualifications typically include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and, where required, EMS dispatcher certification. Training and background checks are part of the appointment, with shift work including nights and overtime common.