Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Role

911 Emergency Communications; Alderson (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Alderson, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a 24/7 team that gathers incident details, sets response priorities, and coordinates EMS resources.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. Training may be sponsored, with overtime and shift work possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Alderson, OK seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a 24/7 team that gathers incident details, sets response priorities, and coordinates EMS resources.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements. Training may be sponsored, with overtime and shift work possible.