Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Life-Saving Role

County Emergency Communications; Kilbourne (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kilbourne, IL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a focused emergency response team. The role emphasizes gathering patient and incident data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources.

You may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following specific dispatch protocols and oversight requirements. You will operate in a setting that may require overnight or rotating shifts, with potential overtime and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.

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

County Emergency Communications in Kilbourne, IL is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to join a focused emergency response team. The role emphasizes gathering patient and incident data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources.

You may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following specific dispatch protocols and oversight requirements. You will operate in a setting that may require overnight or rotating shifts, with potential overtime and continuous