Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Urgent Response

911 Emergency Communications; Tallapoosa (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tallapoosa, MO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls using an agency-approved system. Responsibilities include gathering patient and incident data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is often required. Training or sponsorship may be provided and certification requirements vary by agency. Overtime, nights, weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tallapoosa, MO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical calls using an agency-approved system. Responsibilities include gathering patient and incident data, prioritizing responses, and coordinating EMS resources.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification is often required. Training or sponsorship may be provided and certification requirements vary by agency. Overtime, nights, weekends may apply.