Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Ensign (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ensign, KS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources using approved protocols.

This role may require CPR certification, and EMT/paramedic credentials may be requested depending on vacancy. Work may include overnight shifts, overtime, and adherence to strict medical oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ensign, KS seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident details, establish response priorities, and coordinate emergency medical resources using approved protocols.

This role may require CPR certification, and EMT/paramedic credentials may be requested depending on vacancy. Work may include overnight shifts, overtime, and adherence to strict medical oversight.