Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Uniontown (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Uniontown, KS, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and may require certification before appointment.

Duty location is Uniontown, KS, with work schedules that may include overnight, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required, with EMT or paramedic credentials not

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Uniontown, KS, is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources. The role requires following approved medical dispatch protocols and may require certification before appointment.

Duty location is Uniontown, KS, with work schedules that may include overnight, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma and CPR certification are commonly required, with EMT or paramedic credentials not