Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Edmore (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Edmore, ND is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources under approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal prerequisites. The role emphasizes accuracy, protocol adherence, and teamwork with responders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsorship may be offered for training.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universally required.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient 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 responding personnel.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Edmore, ND is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, verify locations, and coordinate ambulance resources under approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and CPR certification; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal prerequisites. The role emphasizes accuracy, protocol adherence, and teamwork with responders.