Emergency Medical Dispatcher — Critical EMS Call Center Expert

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chillicothe, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support EMS coordination according to agency protocols. Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsored training possible.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm patient location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Chillicothe, MO is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to gather patient and incident information, establish response priorities, and support EMS coordination according to agency protocols. Depending on training and assignment, dispatchers may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, following medical dispatch protocols and oversight requirements.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; Emergency Medical Dispatcher