Emergency Medical Dispatcher – Critical 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Blackburn (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Blackburn, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls with trained protocols and coordination duties. You will gather patient data, confirm locations, and determine response priorities to support EMS resources.

Applicants may need CPR certification; state-specific EMS dispatcher credentials could be required before appointment. The role may involve overnight shifts and rotating schedules in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required; more advanced EMS credentials are not universally required for appointment.
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher may be required before appointment according to vacancy.

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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Blackburn, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls with trained protocols and coordination duties. You will gather patient data, confirm locations, and determine response priorities to support EMS resources.

Applicants may need CPR certification; state-specific EMS dispatcher credentials could be required before appointment. The role may involve overnight shifts and rotating schedules in a 24/7 environment.