Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Certification Support

County Emergency Communications; Bridger (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bridger, MT seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle incoming medical calls, confirm details, and coordinate rapid responses. You will work within approved protocols and communicate with responding personnel to ensure accurate, timely information for patient care.

Required education includes a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when assigned.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responders.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bridger, MT seeks an Emergency Medical Dispatcher to handle incoming medical calls, confirm details, and coordinate rapid responses. You will work within approved protocols and communicate with responding personnel to ensure accurate, timely information for patient care.

Required education includes a high school diploma; CPR certification may be required, and EMT/paramedic credentials are not universally required.