Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Training

911 Emergency Communications; Atlanta (MO); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Atlanta, MO seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate EMS resources. You will follow approved protocols and may provide pre-arrival instructions as needed.

The role supports responders and requires strong communication under pressure. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not always required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification before appointment may be required.
• CPR certification may be required; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification

Outils

EMD protocols software

CPR certification

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Atlanta, MO seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle urgent medical calls, confirm locations, and coordinate EMS resources. You will follow approved protocols and may provide pre-arrival instructions as needed.

The role supports responders and requires strong communication under pressure. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not always required.