Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Support

County Emergency Communications; McFarland (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for MC Farland, KS. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, confirming location, and dispatching responders with protocol-based instructions.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal. Training may be sponsored; CPR certification may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Employers may recruit applicants for sponsored training or require current Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification before appointment.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Ability to handle high-stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMD certification preferred

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for MC Farland, KS. You will gather patient data, establish priorities, and coordinate EMS resources using approved protocols. Responsibilities include receiving medical calls, confirming location, and dispatching responders with protocol-based instructions.

A high school diploma is commonly required; EMT/paramedic credentials are not universal. Training may be sponsored; CPR certification may be required.