Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Albion Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Albion, IA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, confirm locations, set response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally needed. Benefits typically include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and continuing education; overtime and irregular hours may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Albion, IA seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient data, confirm locations, set response priorities, and coordinate ambulance resources using approved protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification may be required, with EMT/paramedic credentials not universally needed. Benefits typically include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and continuing education; overtime and irregular hours may apply.